Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% peat moss, 30% perlite, 30% compost

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

         (Codiaeum variegatum) – Primarily an ornamental plant, croton contains toxic compounds and is not used medicinally. However, in traditional medicine, some croton species have been used for skin conditions and digestive issues (caution is advised due to toxicity).

What Is An Croton Tree?

Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) is a variegated leaf plant of the Euphorbiaceae family (Euphorbiaceae). It is native to Malaysia and the Pacific Ocean, but is widely cultivated. Crotons are small shrubs that can grow up to 10 feet tall in the wild, but ornamental plants are usually much smaller.

What Are The Different Types Of Croton Plants?

1. Banana Croton

A small plant with banana yellowish gray and green leaves.

2. Magnificent Croton

 A hardy variety that can grow in full sun.

3. Gold Dust Croton

A plant with dark green leaves that look like they are sprinkled with yellow paint. Prefers at least 6 hours of bright, indirect light.

4. Yellow Ice Stone

A low-maintenance option that can survive both in the sun and indoors.

5.  Petra Croton

A plant with yellow, green, bronze, orange, and wine red leaves that can survive in any location.

How to care for Croton Plants ?

1.  Location

If grown indoors, bright indirect light is required. Outdoors, it grows in partial shade and can tolerate full sun in cooler climates.

2. Sunlight

Crotons require at least 1 to 3 hours of direct sunlight and indirect light for the rest of the day. Crotons can tolerate some direct sunlight, but avoid direct midday sun.

3. Hydration

 The top 1 inch of soil should feel dry. Croton is not drought tolerant, but does not grow well in constantly moist soil.

4.  Soil

Use rich, fertile potting soil. If your croton outgrows its pot, refresh the soil every few years.

5. Nutrition

Apply organic fertilizers during the main growing season. Loosen the topsoil without damaging roots, allowing plants to absorb nutrients and water.

6.Issues

Croton plants can suffer from many diseases, including fungal diseases such as anthracnose, bacterial infections such as root gall, and spot diseases. Pests: Crotons can also have pests such as spider mites, mealybugs, and caterpillars. These pests can damage your plants and cause them to lose their leaves.

What are the Benefits of Croton Plants ?

FAQs About Growing Croton

1.Can crotons live in water?

Crotons can also be rooted in water. You'll need a glass or jar and clean pruners or shears.

2.Does croton plant purify air?

More importantly, NASA deemed Crotons are one of the top 50 best air-cleaning houseplants.

3.What are the special features of croton plants?

The large, thick, leathery leaves are 2 to 12 inches long and quite variable.

4.How big can crotons grow?

This shrub can grow up to 10 feet tall, but there are both dwarf and larger varieties.

5.What is croton used for?

Croton is a plant. The seeds and oil extracted from the seeds are used to make medicine.