A reply to some of the suggestions.
- Re: A Direct Link --- If you click on the "Quick Links" in the main green tool bar, the last entry is a direct link to the Croton Wiki Site. That could easily be changed to the CrotonPedia Page if desired - but which one? Alphabetical, Leaf Shape, etc.
- Re: Pages without photos --- Anyone can click on "Edit" and type in "Photo needed." Or paste in a template (see below).
- What I have tried to do to the PalmPedia is keep a standard template. For example, when I make a new page I have the saved syntax for a page that has "Description," "Habitat," "Culture," etc. (See most any Palm Species Page) Then people can add any info they may have for each section - but the page has been started, and it guides people when they wish to add something. In addition, it is nice (but difficult) to have photos in a standard size and arrangement. For palms, I wish to ultimately have a pic of a mature plant, a juvenile, a seedling, and the seed. With Crotons it could be a pic of the new growth, medium growth, and old growth, plus a pic of a sun grown plant, and one in the shade. And if they were arranged in a standard manner, it would look very organized. In addition, if a better pic is ever available, they can easily be swapped out with little effort.
I would suggest a template for Crotons that might include, "General Description and Origin" if known, "Culture" indicating exposure, hardiness, rate of growth, eventual size, and issues with pests, fertilizer, etc. And an "Easily Confused With" section that might suggest other names, or differentiating features with similar cultivars. If you guys work out a desired format, I'll create it. Then anyone can copy and paste it on a page and go from there.
But my point is that a standardized "look" to a page looks more professional, and is more usable. And it is much easier to start off that way than going back and "fixing" everything later. It's a lot of work if think of it as a solo project. But with a little help from everyone, you will be amazed what could be accomplished.