🌿 Houseplantdex

← All plants

Croton

Codiaeum variegatum (L.) Rumph. ex A.Juss. · Euphorbiaceae

Toxicity unverified Also known as Garden croton, Joseph's coat, Variegated laurel

Pet safety

Toxicity unverified. Not listed by ASPCA — toxicity to pets is not established by an authoritative source we use. We do not infer toxicity from related species.

Care

  • LightBright indirect – Direct sun
  • WaterKeep evenly moist
  • HumidityHigh
  • Temperature15°C – 30°C
  • DifficultyDifficult
  • SoilStandard potting mix
  • FertilizingMonthly, growing season

Size & habit

  • Mature height (indoor) 0.6–1.2 m
  • In the wild 1.8–3 m
  • Habit
    • Upright
    • Shrubby
  • Growth rateSlow

Common problems

  • Scale
  • Spider mites
  • Mealybugs
  • Leaf spot

Propagation

  • Stem cutting
  • Air layering

Sources