These eye catching tropical plants add a splash colour to any space in your home or office. Their leaves are varigated, offering red, green, and yellow colours in all 100+ varieties.
Light
Croton plants need a fair amount of sun. Bright, indirect light is best. some croton plant varieties will not tolerate unfiltered, direct sun as well as other, but they will thrive in dappled sunlight. If your croton plants leaves are turning green, its not recieveing enough sun light.
Soil
Well draine, moist soil that has been enriched with compost is ideal. This plant prefers humus rich, acidic soil.
Water
Keep plants evenly moist, reducing watering in the winter months. Wilting foliage in young leaves is a sign that your croton is underwatered. Check top 2 inches of soil for moisture before watering. Mist frequently during growing season.
Fertilizer
Apply slow release pellets at the start of the growing season or use a liquid fertilizer every month during the growing season. Stop giving fertilizer in the winter months. Best NPK ratios are a higher first number.
Growth
Provide steady warmth and humidity. Plants grow anywhere to a few inches to several feet indoors in ideal conditions.
Pet Friendly? No, these plants are toxic to animals and humans.
