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Croton

Codiaeum variegatum

Tropical foliage houseplants (Peace Lily, Croton, Cast Iron Plant)Mood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance

Also called: Garden Croton

How to identify it

Woody tropical with thick glossy leaves in vivid combinations of green, yellow, orange, red, and burgundy.

Growing characteristics

Growth habit: woody upright.

Plant Mood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance

The plant is sturdy when settled but dislikes abrupt changes in light, temperature, moisture, and humidity.

Care guide

Light

Very bright indirect light. Direct sun: Several hours of gentle direct sun can improve color after acclimation.

Water

Water when the upper portion begins drying; avoid long droughts or constant saturation.

Soil / substrate

Well-draining tropical houseplant mix.

Humidity

Moderate humidity is helpful.

Support / growth

No support needed.

Problems Planticist can help with

UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup

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