Botanical Profile
Croton caudatus is a tropical shrub or small tree from the Euphorbiaceae family.
Scientific Name
Croton caudatus Geiseler. Synonym: Croton caudatus var. tomentosus
Local Name
Caudate Croton, Forest Croton, Kayu Ular (Indonesia)
Native Habitat
Native to South and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Malaysia. It grows in tropical forests with warm temperatures and seasonal rainfall.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate — seeds germinate more reliably when kept consistently warm and moist.
Germination Timeframe
2–8 weeks
Growing Condition
Prefers bright indirect light to partial sun, high humidity, and well-draining organic soil. Ideal temperatures range between 22–32°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its medicinal history, tropical adaptability, and attractive foliage. It also remains uncommon in commercial cultivation.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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