Van Houti

[Moose]

The Bullwinkle (Mike) brought me this Van Houti as a "soft wood" rooted cutting late in the summer. Roots were discovered coming out the drain holes in its one gallon container so it got stepped up to a three gallon in early December. Because of our unbelievable weather conditions, this plant really exploded. This must be a vigorous cultivar. Destined to get planted in the Spring, photo was taken early this morning.

 

[Bullwinkle]

I believe that there is some disagreement over the name of this variety.Put an asterix on this one for now as I have seen pics of Van Houtii that appear to be different from this one.I believe someone posted this variety as a match for "Suzi Silverado".This plant was from Jeff.

 

[fawnridge]

It looks like Suzi Silverado, but it's not the same. It also looks nothing like the picture on page 108 of The Book. Nonetheless, it's a very nice Croton.

 

[Phil Stager]

Somewhere in the bowels of the archives is a set of pics on what to do when your van Houttii get s crunched and you have soem branches that suddenly need rooting.

 

[Moose]

That Van Houti is not looking very happy this morning.

 

[Crazy for Crotons]

Nice plant Ron but Van Houti is different.

 

[Moose]

Same plant, updated photos taken yesterday evening. Is it starting to look like a Van Houti yet?

 

[Crazy for Crotons]

That's a gorgeous plant Ron but not Van Houti. The one in your picture is more attractive than Van Houti.

 

[koki]

This is what I have as Van Houti, it looks like the picture in the book.

 

[Bullwinkle]

This looks like the one in the book,Moose we will need to get a correct name on the one in your photo.

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This is what I have as Van Houti, it looks like the picture in the book.

 

[Moose]

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This is what I have as Van Houti, it looks like the picture in the book.

Thanks Toby - I can see the difference. I've only seen Mike Harris' and that was about a year ago. Suzi Silverado I'll change the tag for now.

 

[Crazy for Crotons]

I'd call it "En Fuego".

 

[Moose]

Well - Its still not planted. Colors keep morphing. Could this be Ann Rutherford ? This plant was entered into the display at the Tropical Fern & Exotic Plant Society Show and was awarded a Blue Ribbon.

Any help with an a potential name?