Croton

Beautiful, colorful foliage plant is excellent for brightening the interior or exterior landscape. Attractive featured alone as a floor plant, in a container on the porch or deck, or group several together for a vivid display. Higher humidity will help prevent leaf drop. Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Common Boxwood

Fountain Grass

Maiden Grass

Plant Details

Common name

Croton
Botanical name

Codiaeum variegatum
Variety

Petra
Zone

USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light

Sun
Height

36-48" (91-122 cm)
Habit

Upright
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Brown
Bloom Time

No Bloom
Maintenance

Prune back in spring

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Helen B.'s collection

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