Croton
Codiaeum variegatum · Crotons · Spurge family
Also known as: Garden Croton · Variegated Croton · Joseph's Coat
Medium50–150cmNot pet-safe
Croton care at a glance
Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Toxicity & Weather on Croton
Common pests on Croton include Spider mites. Also possible: Mealybugs, Thrips and Scale insects. Croton is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Spider mites High
- Mealybugs Medium
- Thrips Medium
- Scale insects Medium
Toxicity
- Diterpene-ester latex Medium
Weather
- Cold damage Medium
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Croton
- Which pests affect Croton?
- Common pests on Croton include Spider mites. Also possible: Mealybugs, Thrips and Scale insects.
- Is Croton toxic to cats and dogs?
- Croton is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Croton need?
- Croton has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Croton need?
- Croton prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Is Croton frost-hardy?
- Croton is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.