Sun Needs:
- Bright, indirect light to full sun
- Best color develops with several hours of direct light
- Low light causes dull foliage and sparse growth
Bloom Time:
- Rarely flowers indoors
- When it does, produces small, inconspicuous white or yellow flowers
Size:
Height: Indoors: 2 to 4 feet. Outdoors (in tropical regions): Up to 10 feet.
Width: 2 to 3 feet wide, bushy shape with time and pruning
Attributes:
- Known for dramatic, colorful foliage
- Evergreen tropical shrub
- Leaf shapes and colors vary by cultivar
- Great for adding bold texture and color indoors or on patios in summer
Care Tips:
- Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy; reduce watering in winter
- Light: Needs lots of bright light for best color
- Humidity: Prefers high humidity; mist leaves or use a humidity tray if indoors
- Soil: Well-draining potting mix
- Temperature: Thrives at 60–85°F (avoid cold drafts and temps below 55°F)
- Fertilizer: Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer
Note: Croton leaves can drop if moved or stressed but usually regrow
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