Last updated on November 17th, 2024 at 02:56 pm
Croton Plants for indoor decoration. They are in the Codiaeum variegatum family and are grown for their foliage color.
The most important thing about Croton plants is that they do not like to be moved around. I can’t count the number of times I placed one in the kitchen and then moved it to the living room only to have it lose its leaves! So… what happened? I moved it that’s what happened… should have left it where it was happy.
If you have to move it try to match the same conditions as before. Water more often and fertilize it afterward. Fertilize about once per month with a good all-purpose fertilizer Grow-More’s 20-20-20 will work wonders on this plant.
Use good loamy potting soil in your containers as they thrive in this type of soil. You will have to water about every other day during the growing seasons. Especially during the mid-summer months.
Where to place these plants?
The Croton plant loves humidity so placing it where there is lots of moisture would work. Shower rooms, bathrooms, and the kitchen are a great place for these plants. They do not like cold temperatures anything below 50° degrees f. is not good.
They love the sunlight so placing them in front of a window with the sun shining through is ideal. Too much darkness and the vibrant colors will fade.
Types of Croton Plants
You can also plant them in a decorative planter and place them in a nice bright-light area in your living area or office space.
Croton Plants are grown and used for their foliage color. Green, yellow, red, and numerous in-between foliage leaves.
Croton Plants for Indoor Decoration
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