🌈 Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
Also known as: Garden Croton • Variegated Laurel • Joseph’s Coat
🪴 Plant Snapshot
| Attribute | Details |
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| Type | Tropical Foliage Plant |
| Category | Indoor (well-lit) • Balcony • Outdoor Shade • Decorative Corners |
| Botanical Name | Codiaeum variegatum |
| Toxicity | ⚠️ Toxic if ingested – Keep away from pets and children |
☀️ Growing Conditions
| Light | ☀️ Bright Indirect to Partial Sunlight – enhances leaf color |
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| Watering | 💧 Moderate – Water when topsoil is dry; avoid overwatering |
| Humidity | Prefers higher humidity – mist occasionally or group with other plants |
| Soil | Well-draining potting mix with good aeration |
| Fertilizer | Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during the growing season |
🌱 Growth & Features
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy with thick leathery leaves in vibrant colors |
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| Foliage Colors | Red, yellow, green, orange, burgundy – in wild patterns and stripes |
| Mature Size | 1.5–3 feet tall indoors; taller outdoors in warm climates |
✨ Uses & Benefits
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🎨 Adds bold color and visual drama to interiors and balconies
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🌿 Can be used to contrast green houseplants in any collection
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🪴 Suitable as a natural décor plant in entryways, patios, or modern homes
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🔄 Purifies air while being extremely eye-catching
💡 Fun Tip
The more light it gets, the more vivid its colors become! Keep in bright spots and wipe leaves gently to let it shine. 🌞🍃
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