What kind of tree is this

[Harry Bushwhacker]

Hey guys, any of y’all know what type of plant this is. It’s one of my grandmas old plants and she passed a couple years ago.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Croton

 

[Harry Bushwhacker]

Croton

thank you! Next question, are these used in bonsai? Little dude has had a tough life and so I couldn’t help but jump on the opportunity to try to rehab him

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

thank you! Next question, are these used in bonsai? Little dude has had a tough life and so I couldn’t help but jump on the opportunity to try to rehab him

You’ll have a really hard time reducing leaf size and getting much ramification. Probably best to just get it healthy and enjoy it as a houseplant.

 

[Harry Bushwhacker]

You’ll have a really hard time reducing leaf size and getting much ramification. Probably best to just get it healthy and enjoy it as a houseplant.

fair enough. Had a feeling that might be the case. The leaves were just so cool, figured might as well ask.

 

[Shibui]

Much bonsai knowledge can be applied to other potted plants to look after it better. Pruning regularly while feeding and watering as required may not give you a bonsai but it should give a far better looking, healthier indoor plant.

 

[TN_Jim]

Increased light will bring out colors in the leaves more abundantly and more pronounced. For best results, most varieties will be happy transitioned to full sun for awhile following the last freeze.

Careful, some folks can have reactions to the white sap.

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

Croton
the scientific name was changed recently
Crodiaeum variegatum - is the current accepted scientific name. Wikipedia has a page for it under the new name.

they are in the Euphorbia family, and like many Euphorbs, have a milky latex sap that is irritating to some people. Used to be really popular as a houseplant, not so much up north here anymore.