Croton Care: Sun, Tight Pot, and Watering for Colorful Leaves

Identifying and Growing Croton (Codiaeum)

A plant with forked lower leaves and single new blades is a croton hybrid. Leaf shape/color changes with maturity and light.

Requirements

• Tight pot—repot only when soil dries in <3 days.
• Very sunny window.
• Water when surface dry.
• Monthly half-strength fertilizer.

Low light = greener, less colorful new leaves.