Codiaeum (Croton Plant)

Codiaeum, which is known as “Crotons” as its common name and it, is a foliage type of plant. The scientific name of this plant is “Codiaeum Variegatum” and it belongs from family of “Euphorbiaceae”. It is a low maintenance indoor houseplant and it is a type of shrub. Leaves of this plant are very colorful and it is very nice for indoors of house.

Croton plant is a well-grown plant and it grows in bright, indirect light. So it needs shade for its well growth and direct sunlight can be damage this plant growth. The color variations of leaves are depending on sunlight. It needs moist soil in Summer and will be dry in Winter. For moist soil, it needs regular watering and well-drained soil. In time of growth period, it must be need water, as it wants like trice or fourth in a week. Croton plant needs for its fast growing temperature above 14°C; cold weather can be spoiling this plant growth. It must be need liquid fertilizer and very small amount of fertilizing needed for this.