Usos en Paisajismo
Etiquetas de Estilo
Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Agua
Once established (12–18 months), Banana Croton is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Moderate water once established. Water 2x per week in dry season. Excellent drainage essential.
Suelo y Fertilización
Fertilizer: Balanced 8-2-12 slow-release. Iron supplement in alkaline Miami-Dade soils.
Schedule: February, May, September with balanced slow-release. Micronutrients in limestone soils for best color.
Tolerancia a la Sal
- Altura Madura
- 3–6 ft
- Ancho Maduro
- 2–4 ft
- Tasa de Crecimiento
- moderate
- Demanda de Agua
- 3/10
- Grado Florida
- Florida #1
- Costo Instalado
- $$
- Zonas USDA
- 10a, 10b, 11
- Estado FLEPPC
- None
- Calificación Iguana
- 5/10
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Preguntas Frecuentes
How fast does Banana Croton grow in South Florida?
Banana Croton has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Banana Croton safe for pets?
Banana Croton is not safe for pets. Euphorbiaceae — milky sap irritant; leaves mildly toxic if ingested in quantity.
How much water does Banana Croton need in South Florida?
Low water needs (3/10). Once established (12–18 months), Banana Croton is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Banana Croton tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Banana Croton has moderate salt tolerance (4/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.
Is Banana Croton available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Banana Croton is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. Non-restricted.
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guía del Condado →Broward County
Allowed. Used in Broward HOA and residential tropical gardens.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guía del Condado →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Cold sensitivity limits exposed northern Palm Beach County sites.
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guía del Condado →Collier County
Allowed. Used in Naples area landscapes.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guía del Condado →Monroe County
Allowed. Low salt tolerance — protected sites only.
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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