Name: Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra' (Petra Croton)

Average Landscape Size: 3–5 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide; can reach 6 ft if unpruned; upright, bushy habit

Sun Requirements: Partial shade to filtered light; protect from harsh afternoon sun

Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 10–11; treat as annual or container plant in Willis

Fertilization & Pruning: Monthly liquid fertilizer during growing season; pinch tips to encourage branching

Detailed Description: This Petra Croton is your tropical showstopper with incredible red, orange, and yellow variegated leaves that look like living artwork! Keep it 3 to 5 feet or let it reach 6 feet in ideal conditions. Perfect for containers on your patio where you can move it inside during Willis winters, or use as a stunning annual in your landscape. The colors are absolutely spectacular and change throughout the season - from bright yellows to deep reds and oranges. It's like having a piece of the tropics right in Montgomery County!