Codiaeum variegatum

Croton, Variegated Croton

Moderate careTerrestrialModerately toxic30–150 cm

An upright plant with thick, leathery leaves patterned in green, yellow, red, and orange. The colour mix varies by cultivar and intensifies in bright light. It does best in high humidity with consistent moisture, and is sensitive to cold drafts and sudden changes in conditions.

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Croton image

Photo by Photo by David J. Stang·CC BY-SA 4.0

Care

Light

Bright indirect(preferred)

Humidity

High (60–80%)(preferred)

Temperature

10°C25°C40°C
18°C – 26°C

Soil

Loamy(preferred)

Moisture

Moist(preferred)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Appearance

Growth habit

Upright

Leaf shape

Oval

Leaf texture

Leathery

Distribution

Propagation

No description available.