Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Twice a week
Care
Expert
Flowering
Foliage
Indoor
Croton
With its leathery foliage blazing in red, orange, yellow, and green, the Croton is an explosion of fiery color among foliage plants.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Full sun
Watering
Weekly
Maintenance
Moderate
The leafy fire of Southeast Asia
Native to Southeast Asia, the Croton is grown for its spectacular leaves that shift from red to orange and yellow, like everlasting autumn foliage.
It needs plenty of light to keep its vivid colors, and rewards regular care with a colorful presence no other foliage plant can match.
"The Croton proves that foliage alone can set a room ablaze with color."
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Styling Tip 01
Strong Light
Give it the brightest spot: abundant light is the key to its fiery colors; too little turns them back to green.
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Styling Tip 02
Good Humidity
It likes a humid atmosphere: mist its foliage occasionally and keep it away from drafts.
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Styling Tip 03
Handle with Care
Its sap is irritating and toxic if ingested: wash your hands after touching it and keep it away from children and pets.
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Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
Foliage