Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) is a perennial evergreen shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and the islands of the western Pacific Ocean. Croton is famous for its brightly colored, variegated leaves, which can be red, yellow, orange, pink, green, or multicolored.
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| Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) is a perennial evergreen shrub. |
Botanical description:
Family:
Euphorbiaceae.
Homeland:
Southeast Asia, islands of the western Pacific Ocean.
Appearance:
Evergreen shrub, leaves of various shapes and colors.
Leaves:
Leathery, can be asymmetrical, lobed, trilobed, oblong-lanceolate, broadly ovate, obtuse or pointed, entire, notched, twisted, constricted; by color: yellow-green, green, red-brown with yellow, red, orange veins.
Flowers:
Small, inconspicuous, yellowish-white, collected in axillary racemose inflorescences.
Care features:
Lighting:
Prefers bright diffused light, but does not tolerate direct sunlight.
Temperature:
Heat-loving plant, optimum temperature 20-24 ° C, in winter not lower than 16 ° C.
Watering:
Abundant in summer, moderate in winter, the soil should be constantly moist, but not wet.
Humidity:
Requires high air humidity, spraying is recommended.
Soil:
Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.5-7.5). Fertilizers:
From March to September once a week, in winter once every 6-8 weeks with complex fertilizers for decorative foliage plants.
Replanting:
Annually in spring into sandy soil for flowers.
Important: Codiaeum is poisonous, so it should be kept away from children and pets.
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