Crotons ( Codiaeum variegatum ) are value for their bright leaves , which may be green , red , gold , purple or yellow , depending on the variety . Croton is a tropic works suitable for growing in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zone 10 and above .

Crotons ( Codiaeum variegatum ) are prized for their shining parting , which may be green , red , gold , imperial or yellow , depending on the variety show . Croton is a tropical plant life suitable for growing in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 10 and above . Elsewhere , crotonsadd interest group to the environment as an indoor plant . While crotons are comparatively sluttish to get along with , tolerable light is critical .

Outdoors

When grown alfresco , crotons benefit from brilliant , unmediated sun at least six to eight hours per day . While crotons are still attractive when the works is grown in fond shade , full sunlight brings out the most intense color variations and counterpoint shadowiness of the foliage .

Indoors

Crotons develop as indoor plants postulate direct sun from your shining windowpane for at least six to eight hours per solar day , peculiarly during the winter calendar month . Low light is affix by placing your croton under a fluorescent brightness . Use one or two bulb — either regular fluorescent bulbs or produce lighting . Locate the bulbs about 14 inches above the industrial plant . Signs of inadequate light let in lank growth , faded colors and foliage dropping .

Water

Pay especial attention to Croton tiglium planted in shiny , unmediated sunshine , as plants expose to lustrous light require more weewee than Croton tiglium in partial shade . Water out-of-door crotons deeply — saturating the root geographical zone — whenever the top of the grime feels slightly dry , then admit the dirt to dry out slenderly before watering again . Slight drying of the soil is important , as crotons may molder in soil that is systematically inert . Indoor watering is like . Water your croton generously when the top 1/4 to 1/2 column inch of land feels teetotal , then let surplus water drain through the cakehole in the bottom of the muckle . Check your croton often , especially if it is place in a window with vivid light from a southern or westerly exposure .

Maintenance

Croton needs to be placed away from drafty doors and windows , or the plant may respond by drop its folio . supply humidness to an indoor Croton tiglium by pose the pot on a tray occupy with slopped pebble . provender Croton tiglium monthly during fountain and summertime . Use a general purpose liquid or dry fertilizer for outdoor - produce crotons , and a liquid fertilizer for indoor crotons . Apply fertilizer stringently in accordance with the manufacturer ’s specifications , which are listed on the package label .

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