A potted 7" Croton Petra - a beautiful and colourful Croton Petra plant in cream/white planter or cement planter.
The croton plant (Codiaeum variegatum) has colourful variegated foliage and nearly limitless leaf forms with hundreds of croton plant varieties.
How to care for your new Croton Petra Plant:
SUNLIGHT: Croton plants need a fair amount of sun. Bright, indirect light is best. Some croton plant varieties don't tolerate unfiltered, direct sun as well as others, but they will thrive in dappled sunlight. If the plant is getting insufficient sun, the leaves will turn green.
WATER: Keep croton plants evenly moist in the summer. Crotons need about 1 inch of water per week. Reduce watering in the winter to biweekly. Watch the plant for signs that it needs more water, such as wilting young foliage. Increase watering if the wilting noticeably happens during hot weather, but check the top couple of inches of soil with a finger for moisture before you increase water.
HUMIDITY/TEMPERATURE: For croton plants indoors, keep the room above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and do not expose the plant to cold drafts. If the humidity isn't high enough, the plant might drop some of its leaves. If you have trouble maintaining the moisture in your home at this level, run a humidifier in the room or set a humidity tray beneath the plant and group it with other plants. Crotons can be brought outdoors in warm weather, as long as they are properly acclimated to the light and temperature conditions.
* Note: All parts of this plant are said to be toxic to pets & humans when ingested.
* Note: Plants and planters may vary. The pictures shown are examples of the style.
