Description
Crotons are one of the boldest houseplants you can t miss because of their colorful foliage. They re particularly eye-catching in bright dining rooms and living rooms where their foliage helps energize a room.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Croton Plant, Codiaeum variegatum (Gold Dust, Big Leaves)- Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Gold Dust Croton has dark green leaves which are splattered with bright yellow dots. The yellow spots will fade away on the new growth if the light is low. Croton Gold Dust plants are found in landscapes and indoors as houseplants solely for their good looks.
The plants grow to a maximum height of about 3 feet, although other members of the Croton family grow up to 6 feet, with a spread only about 2 feet wide. This is one of the most common cultivars for both indoor and outdoor use.Croton is typically offered as an indoor plant, but can also be used outdoors as a seasonal accent plant in containers or plantings of annuals or mixed ornamentals.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
| Common Name | Croton, Zanzibar Croton |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 10 feet |
| Flower Colour | Cream |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Medium. |
Planting and care
Croton Plant care
Croton is propagated by stem cutting and air layering.1. Stem CuttingsPropagation by rooting a stem from a healthy, mature plant is a method commonly used to propagate croton and many other houseplants. Rooting involves cutting a stem with at least three sets of leaves. A wound is created by removing the bottom set of leaves, and new roots form at the wound site. The stem is planted in a container filled with the lightweight potting mixture and then covered with plastic to create a greenhouse atmosphere.2. Air LayeringAir layering is a propagation technique in which a stem is rooted while its still attached to the plant. The process involves making a diagonal cut through one-third to one-half the diameter of the stem. The wound is treated with rooting hormone and kept open with a piece of toothpick or matchstick. Damp sphagnum moss is packed around the area, with the moss carefully covered with plastic wrap. When the stem roots, it is planted in a container filled with lightweight potting soil or a mixture of ingredients such as perlite, sand and peat moss.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Moderately |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Temperature | 15-26 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Any organic fertilizer |
Croton Plant special feature
The colorful foliage and air purification ability.
Croton Plant uses
Ornamental Use:
- Can be used for Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, etc