The genus Codiaeum (Codiaeum) belongs to the family of the Euphorbia and includes many species. Under natural conditions, they grow in India, Malaysia, the Sunda and Moluccas. Only one of these species, namely the motley codem, is cultivated as a houseplant.
Variegated or varigatum
Codiaum is variegated, or in Latin Codiaeum variegātum (Codiaēum variegātum) is distinguished by leathery leaves of the most diverse forms - lobed, oval, asymmetrical, wavy, even, spiral-shaped.
The color of the leaves depends on the external conditions and can be very different, and one bush is at least two-colored. Leaves are green, yellow-green, red-brown, pink, etc. They are distinguished by streaks of various shades, which adds additional diversity to the general appearance of the plants.
Important! Often the type of room code is called another name, croton. But this is an erroneous name, although the true Croton is a close relative of Codiaeum, but belongs to another genus, namely Crōton.
Thanks to such remarkable leaves, the codiaeum has gained popularity, but its modest flowers, gathered in inconspicuous racemes, do not attract attention. Codiemi-Croton blooms, like other members of the genus, not every year. Usually the plant grows up to 50-70 cm, but in the heated greenhouses can be found and four-meter specimens.It loves bright light, but too hot, direct sunlight can cause burns. Poor tolerates drafts. This view formed the basis for the creation of many varieties of room codecs, some of which will be discussed below.
Important! It is important to remember that juice is moderately toxic, can cause vomiting, indigestion or dermatitis. Therefore, all manipulations with the plant is recommended in gloves.
Excelent
This variety usually reaches a half-meter height. The leaves with bright veins resemble oak leaves a little. Over time, they change color - from green to yellow, dark red or even purple. A normally developing plant gradually acquires a spectacular appearance - it is a shrub with red leaves at the bottom, red-yellow in the middle and green at the top. 
Euphorbia, euphorbia, pedilanthus - also belong to the family Euphorbia.
Mummy
The variety has narrow and relatively small leaves. They are slightly wavy, can be bent along the central vein. The coloring is colorful, mostly red-green with noticeable streaks of various shades. 
Petra
A plant with branched straight shoots and large leathery leaves. The latter stand out bright yellow streaks. The leaf itself is dark green. The shape of the leaves is mainly lobed, but may also be oval or pointed.
Did you know? The Chinese believed that many species of this plant have a powerful energy force spreading around the flower in a spiral. Today it is considered that Codex clears the atmosphere in the literal and figurative sense, smoothes communication difficulties, and also protects people from negative.
Mrs aiston
This codium variety is especially valued for its leaf shape and color. When the plant is still young, in the growth stage, a delicate, creamy pattern is clearly visible on the leaves. However, over time, on them instead of a pattern appear spectacular spots.
They are either yellow-pink with black or golden patches, or in the process of growth they acquire a dark maroon color with pink fragments. 
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Sunny Star
Interesting is the spider codium variety. Its leaves effectively combine an uneven green border and a lemon-yellow center with a predominance of one or another color. The shape of the leaves is linguistic, elongated. The maximum growth of the plant is 150 cm. 
Variegatum Mix
Sometimes in the shops of indoor plants you can find the name codium variegate mix. It is necessary to know that this is not a separate variety, but a common name for a batch of several varieties.
Such batches are formed from unsold plants. The specific grade in such a batch will help determine the consultant. 
Zanzibar
This type of codium often becomes a key fragment of the interior. Narrow long leaves with a red, purple, yellow and green tinge chaotically mixed and resemble either festive salute, or trendy teenage hairstyle. The height of an adult zanzibar is approximately 60 cm.
A variety of varieties of codeemu provides ample opportunities for decorating the premises. Such a bush will look spectacular in any interior, and in winter a piece of tropical forest will certainly improve your mood. 
