| Common Name | Croton |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Codiaeum |
| Species | Variegatum |
| Variety | Petra, Gold Dust, Zanzibar |
| Origin | Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Blooming | Rarely indoors; small yellow/white inconspicuous flowers in summer. |
| Leaf Color | Green, yellow, orange, red, purple (variegated) |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Peat-based mix with perlite for drainage; slightly acidic pH.
Keep soil consistently moist during growth; reduce in winter. High ambient humidity essential.
Bright direct or indirect light required to maintain leaf color intensity.
Liquid balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks from March to September.
Prune tips to encourage bushiness; wear gloves due to irritating sap.
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