Croton

ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGES

Croton

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.