Overview
Croton tiglium is a plant with a bushy, columnar upright habit in the genus Croton, part of the Euphorbiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Croton tiglium grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1B. Suggested uses include houseplant.
About
Croton tiglium, commonly known as the croton oil plant, is a bushy, columnar upright evergreen from the Euphorbiaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered aspect, including north, east, or west-facing positions. This cultivar grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable as a houseplant in the UK with an H1B hardiness rating, it is propagated by air layering or softwood cuttings and is particularly attractive during spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Croton
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1B
Plant details
Croton tiglium size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Croton tiglium
- Propagation
- Air layering, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Glasshouse red spider mite
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Croton tiglium?
Croton tiglium prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Croton tiglium need?
Croton tiglium grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Croton tiglium hardy in the UK?
Croton tiglium has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Croton tiglium?
Air layering, Softwood cuttings.