Variegated Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
Also listed as Codiaeum chrysosticton, Croton variegatus
Also known as Garden Croton
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A tropical shrub prized for its brilliantly colored, variegated foliage in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, and green. Best grown indoors or in warm climates, it requires bright light and warm temperatures to maintain its vibrant leaf colors.
Why grow it
Variegated croton offers more intense and varied foliar color than many tropical houseplants, with reliable red, orange, and yellow pigmentation when light conditions are adequate. It performs as a long-lived indoor specimen in temperate climates where outdoor cultivation is not feasible, and its compact growth habit suits container culture better than many large-leafed tropical alternatives.
Watch out for
Leaf drop and color fading are common responses to drafts, sudden temperature shifts, or inconsistent watering rather than signs of disease. Indoor specimens may experience slower growth and require periodic pruning to manage leggy branching typical of low-light conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
Native Range
Southeast Asia, Indonesia
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A tropical shrub prized for its brilliantly colored, variegated foliage in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, and green. Best grown indoors or in warm climates, it requires bright light and warm temperatures to maintain its vibrant leaf colors.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Variegated Croton grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Variegated croton offers more intense and varied foliar color than many tropical houseplants, with reliable red, orange, and yellow pigmentation when light conditions are adequate. It performs as a long-lived indoor specimen in temperate climates where outdoor cultivation is not feasible, and its compact growth habit suits container culture better than many large-leafed tropical alternatives.
Watch out for
Leaf drop and color fading are common responses to drafts, sudden temperature shifts, or inconsistent watering rather than signs of disease. Indoor specimens may experience slower growth and require periodic pruning to manage leggy branching typical of low-light conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
Native Range
Southeast Asia, Indonesia
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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