Codiaeum Variegatum

commonly called croton or Joseph’s coat, is native to Malaysia, Pacific islands and northern Australia. It is a woody-based perennial that typically grows to 6’ tall. In the St. Louis area, it is grown as a 2-4’ tall houseplant or outdoor accent plant. It is noted for its bold, often strikingly foliage. Glossy, leathery, smoothed-edged leaves are in bright colors ranging from yellow, pink, orange, red, bronze, purple and green plus combinations thereof in patterns involving blotching and striping. 

Botanical Name: Codiaeum Variegatum

Common Name: Broadleaf evergreen

Type: Foliage

Light Levels: Medium

Highlights: Colorful yellow variegation that turns to red as the leaves mature. Plants hold color better than older generation Crotons. Also known as Croton Excellent

Care: need bright light for best leaf color, with some direct sun. May lose lower leaves in too much shade. Plants also prefer high humidity. Consider standing plant on bed of wet pebbles to increase humidity when indoors. Water regularly to keep soils moist, but not wet, during the growing season. Does not require winter dormancy, but appreciates a resting period with reduced watering from fall to late winter.

Planter Size:
12x10"

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