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Codiaeum

Codiaeum

9.9
A plant from warm countries that stays green and has thick colorful leaves used for decoration
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Codiaeum in the greenhouse display a remarkable variety of colorful foliage.

Examples

  • Gardeners often grow Codiaeum species indoors for their decorative leaves.

  • The Codiaeum plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Experts recommend well-drained soil when planting a new Codiaeum.

  • Have you seen the Codiaeum in the botanical garden?

  • Experts recommend well-drained soil when planting a new Codiaeum.

  • Gardeners often grow Codiaeum species indoors for their decorative leaves.

  • The Codiaeum in the greenhouse displays a remarkable variety of colorful foliage.

Compounds

Codiaeum variegatum
  • Specialized
9.9

A shrub often grown as a houseplant with bright, multicolored leaves

Surface Forms

Codiaeum singular
Codiaea plural

Etymology

Codiaeum is a scientific plant name that comes from an old Greek word for a kind of plant. A helpful way to remember Codiaeum is to picture bright, leathery 'leaves', because these tropical shrubs are grown for their colourful foliage.