.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Croton Croton, Codiaeum, Assorted Description An attractive evergreen shrub known for its vibrant, multi-colored foliage featuring shades of green, yellow, orange, and red. It thrives in warm climates and prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Suggested Uses Perfect for outdoor gardens, landscape borders, patio containers, and as an indoor accent plant to add color and texture to any space. Plant Details Botanical Name: Codiaeum variegatum Common Name: Croton Size & Growth: Typically 3-6 feet tall with a spread of 2-4 feet, moderate to fast growth rate Hardiness Zones: 10-12 Foliage Type: Deciduous/Evergreen variegated leaves Bloom Time: Rarely blooms indoors; outdoors during summer Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Light Requirements: Bright, indirect sunlight; tolerates some direct sun Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: Yes, with adequate light Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Ferns, crotons, and tropical plants Care Tips Planting Instructions: Use well-draining soil; plant in a location with adequate sunlight Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Rich, well-draining soil Humidity: Preferably high humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Prune to shape and remove dead or damaged leaves Winter Care: Protect from cold temperatures, bring indoors if necessary Planting Depth: Bury root ball at same depth as in nursery pot Fertilization: Use balanced fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during growing season Special Care: Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes
