ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGES
COMMON NAME: Gold Dust
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Codiaeum variegatum
FAMILY: Euphorbiaceae
SOIL: Grows in well-drained soil with acidic pH
ORIGIN: Malaysia & Pacific
PROPAGATION: Done through stem cuttings
REPOTTING: Golden dust plants can be repotted when you find plants are congested to grow in a pot or container. Transfer the plants to large size container or pot to grow plants sufficiently.
PRUNING: Trim the old & diseased leaves. Clean the leaves when you find dust in your plants.
- Golden dust croton plants are resistant varieties as they do not get from pests & diseases.
- These plants can be kept both indoors and outdoors.
- Mostly these croton varieties are low-maintenance and easy-care plants.
- Improves the humidity levels in the living environment.
- Golden dust plants can grow in a large pot or any container of 5 inches, add the required amount of garden soil and potting mix.
- Water the plants once in a week.
- Direct sun light of 6-8 hours is required for this plant.
- Use any organic manure like cow manure or goat manure to encourage plant growth faster.