Croton
Codiaeum variegatum · Family Euphorbiaceae
Also known as: joseph's coat, codiaeum, garden croton
- Light
- Bright indirect to full sun
- Watering
- Every 5 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A warm, bright room near a window, away from draughts.
Light
Bright light with some sun keeps the leaf colours vivid.
Watering
Keep the compost lightly moist. Sudden changes make it drop leaves.
About the plant
It has colourful leaves in red, yellow, orange and green, which become more vivid with light. It is widely used in tropical gardens and pots. It can reach 1 metre in a pot.
Origin
Native to Indonesia, Malaysia, the Pacific islands and northern Australia.
What it likes
- Lots of light and gentle sun
- Warmth and humidity
- Slightly moist compost
What it dislikes
- Cold
- Low light
- Draughts
Did you know?
The more light it gets, the more intense the colours of its leaves become.
