Croton is an extensive industrial plant genus in the spurge family , Euphorbiaceae . The flora of this genus were key and introduce to Europeans by Georg Eberhard Rumphius . The common names for this genus are rushfoil and croton , but the latter also touch on to Codiaeum variegatum . These plants are aboriginal to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and the Pacific island , including region like Indonesia , Malaysia , and the Pacific islands .
The foliage can display a broad regalia of colour including green , yellow , red , orangish , pink , and even purple . The patterns on the leaves are diverse , range from speckles , grade insignia , to solid blocks of colouring . The leaves can be smooth , lobed , or twisted , add to the industrial plant ’s visual appeal . Individual farewell can vary significantly in size of it , typically cast from 2 to 12 inch in length .
When grow indoors , Croton plants generally get through peak of 2 to 6 feet , though they can be kept smaller through pruning . In their natural habitat or in suitable outdoor condition , they can mature much large , sometimes reaching up to 10 feet or more in acme .
croton are considered moderate growers . Under ideal shape , they can grow several in per yr , but this charge per unit can be influenced by factors like ignitor , temperature , and care . undimmed , indirect light is all-important for keep vivacious leaf color and promote growth . Adequate affectionateness , humidity , and steady fecundation also contribute to faster growth .
Over meter , numerous cultivars of Croton have been develop , each prized for its unequaled leaf patterns and colors . These range from the more common varieties like ‘ Petra ’ with its wide , colorful leaf to more specialized types like ‘ Zanzibar ’ or ‘ Mammy ’ with their distinctive shape and hues .
Cultivation
Light Requirements
Temperature
lacrimation
humidness
Crotons love humidity . Aim for 40 - 80 % humidity .
grease
Fertilization
Pruning and Propagation
Pests and Diseases
Repotting
perniciousness
Special Considerations
Common Varieties
Croton ‘ Petra ’
Croton ‘ Mammy ’ ( or ‘ Mammie ’ )
Croton ‘ Gold Dust ’ ( or ‘ Aureo - maculatum ’ )
Croton ‘ Zanzibar ’ ( or ‘ Mrs. Iceton ’ )
Croton ‘ Oakleaf ’ ( or ‘ Quercifolium ’ )
Croton ‘ Banana ’ ( or ‘ Banana Croton ’ )
Croton ‘ Magnificent ’ ( or ‘ Magnifolium ’ )
Croton ‘ Eleanor Roosevelt ’
Croton ‘ Sunny Star ’
Croton ‘ Andreanum ’
