Croton

Selling size: A well rooted plant mentioned in the last picture

Botanical Name

Croton tiglium

Common Name

Variegated Laurel

Plant Size

The Croton plant usually grows between 3 and 8 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide.

Types of Croton Plants

Codiaeum Variegatum ‘Gold Dust’

Codiaeum Variegatum ‘Magnicent’

Codiaeum Variegatum ‘Mammy’

Codiaeum Variegatum ‘Mother and Daughter’

Codiaeum Variegatum ‘Petra’

Codiaeum Variegatum ‘Red Iceton’

Codiaeum Variegatum ‘Zanzibar’

Sunlight

Croton plant requires six to eight hours of direct sunlight every day to maintain and produce its gorgeous foliage.

Water

Watering a Croton plant depends on the situation. It can be daily or weekly because you should never let the soil stay dry for an extended period. However, check if the soil is dry before watering to avoid overwatering and root rot. Keep your Croton plant evenly moist in the summer.

Humidity

The ideal humidity range for your Croton plant is between 40% to 80%.

Temperature

Your Croton plant loves warm weather, and it prefers room temperature, between 60°F to 70°F.

Toxicity

Croton plants are poisonous to humans and pets.

Food

Feed your Croton plant with a low-nitrogen, slow-release, granular fertilizer once during spring and summer.

Pests and Problems

Croton plants are prone to common pests, such as mealybugs, scale, spider mites, and thrips. To eliminate these pests, clean your Croton plant with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol.

Omysa Plant Care Tip

Avoid moving your Croton plant as much as possible to prevent shock and falling leaves.