Croton: Care Guide for the Multicolour Leaf Plant
Codiaeum variegatum
Croton care: tropical houseplant with multicolour yellow-red-green leaves. Loves bright light and humidity for vivid foliage colours.
Characteristics
The Croton is a tropical houseplant with spectacular variegated leaves in yellow, red, orange and green. It loves bright indirect light, high humidity and rich well-drained soil. The more light it gets, the brighter and more contrasting the foliage colours become.
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
