What is this?

Borgy230

Borgy230

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So I was driving around in a top secret area today, came across a load of nice crotons, many I knew the names of, many I did not. Also talked to a 90yr old lady about the collection she had and heard the story behind it!


So what is this croton? any Ideas? should i go back and ask for cuttings or to do a airlayer!?

Rob
 

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Rob,

Like others suggested, some other pics. would really help alot. Much better pics I should say! Lol!

Anyways, we need to take a ride, it looks very,very promising though. And besides, the mist house will be up and "misting" by next week.:)


Jeff
 
here are close ups from a cutting I got. not sure why camera is fuzzy
 

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This past saturday, I drove down to Miami and hooked up with Rob and Ron to drive over and see this croton. At first, we just parked along the street and got out to have a look. The croton was large, maybe 12' tall and was close to the street. After about 10 minutes of looking and talking, and not thinking anyone was home I finally went up and knocked on the door. To our surprise, an elderly gentleman came to the door and I explained why the three of us was there. He came out and told us he had been living there for over 45 years and didn't or couldn't remember any history on the croton. I finally asked him if it was ok to get a couple of cuttings and he said sure.

So I got them stuck in the mist house yesterday. It's a pretty croton, but I really couldn't put a name to it.


Jeff
 
Ron, I found the cuttings we rooted, plant is doing great!! seems like a moderate grower, deffinitly not fast. still have no idea what it is, but the color and pattern is amazing!
 

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With all this rain since your last post Rob, I certainly hope these babies got potted up to at least a two gallon container with some time released fertilizer! :confused::p:rolleyes:

Borgy230 said:
Ron, I found the cuttings we rooted, plant is doing great!! seems like a moderate grower, deffinitly not fast. still have no idea what it is, but the color and pattern is amazing!
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