Croton is an evergreen ornamental plant known for its colorful foliage and attractive leaf patterns. It is commonly grown in containers, indoor spaces, tropical gardens, and landscape planting. The plant develops upright bushy growth with leaves in varied shades of green, yellow, orange, and red. Croton grows best in warm climates with bright light and well-drained fertile soil.
Features
- Produces colorful decorative foliage
- Evergreen ornamental plant
- Suitable for indoor containers
- Ideal for tropical gardens
- Bushy upright growth habit
- Grows well in bright light
- Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
- Suitable for landscape planting
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Codiaeum variegatum
- Common Name (US): Croton
- Seed Type / Variety: Ornamental Foliage Plant Seeds
- Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub
- USDA Zones: 9 to 11
- Planting Season: Spring
- Growing Season: Spring to fall
- Sowing Season: Spring
- Sowing Months: March to June
- Germination Time and Conditions: 30 to 90 days at 21 to 27°C
- Sunlight Requirements: Bright light to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate
- Mature Plant Size: 90 to 300 cm height
- Plant Spacing: 60 to 120 cm