Croton Sapling (1 pc)
Croton Sapling (1 pc)
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Plant care at a glance
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Care level
- Easy
- Size
- Small
- Pets
- Keep away from pets
Good for: Balcony, Living room
Watering & light guide
Light: near a bright window, but out of direct midday sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Watering: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry, usually once a week; less in winter. Forgiving if you miss a watering.
Always let excess water drain out of the pot. Message us on WhatsApp if your plant looks unhappy.
A young croton with leaves already splashed in yellow, green and red. The colours deepen as it grows in good light, making it one of the brightest foliage plants for a balcony or sunny window.
It arrives as a single rooted sapling in a small net pot. Plant it net pot and all; the roots grow straight through.
About this sapling
- In the box: 1 rooted sapling in a net pot
- Sapling height: about 3–6 inches
- Light: Bright light; morning sun brings out the colour
- Watering: When the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry
The grown plant
- Type: Foliage plant
- Care level: Easy
- Grows to: 2–4 ft in a pot
- Season: Grows through spring to monsoon
- Pets: Not pet-safe: keep out of reach of pets and children.
- Tip: Wipe the leaves now and then; dust dulls the colours.
How to plant your sapling
- Pick a pot 4–6 inches wide with a drainage hole.
- Fill it two-thirds with potting mix (garden soil, cocopeat and vermicompost in equal parts works well).
- Make a hollow in the centre and set the sapling in it with its net pot.
- Fill around it, firm gently and water until it drains from the bottom.
- Keep it out of harsh sun for 3–4 days while it settles, then move it to its usual spot.
Also known as
Botanical name: Codiaeum variegatum
Common names: Croton (क्रोटन)
