Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
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How to care
Codiaeum variegatum, commonly known as croton, is a vibrant houseplant known for its colorful foliage. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires consistent moisture to maintain its lush appearance. Crotons prefer warm temperatures and high humidity, making them ideal for indoor environments with stable conditions.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Full Sun
Propagation
Cutting
Layering
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Leaves
- Evergreen
- Unusual Foliage Color
- Variegated
Flowers
- Inconspicuous
- Cream
- White
- Yellow
Toxic to
- Whole plantHumansModerate · Ingestion
- Whole plantHumansMild · Skin contact
Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.
Other names
- Fire croton
- Garden croton
- Gold dust croton
- Variegated croto
Taxonomy
- Order
- Malpighiales
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Codiaeum
Wikipedia
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