Croton Petra
From $29.99
Light: Partial to Full Sunlight
Pet Friendly: No
Croton Petra
Introducing the Croton Petra, a captivating and variegated plant that’s sure to become the centerpiece of your garden. With its striking, multicolored foliage, this croton plant, also known as the Croton Codiaeum variegatum, brings a burst of nature’s beauty into your home. The Croton Petra’s vibrant leaves, showcasing hues of red, yellow, and green, make it a true eye-catcher. If you’re seeking a tropical touch for your living space, look no further. Discover the elegance of the Croton Petra and enhance your indoor décor with this stunning variegated plant.
Croton Petra Plant Care
Scientific Name
Codiaeum Variegatum
Light
For optimal growth and vibrant foliage, your Croton Petra plant thrives in bright conditions, ideally basking in 4-6 hours of sunlight daily. Sufficient light is the key to those beautiful, multicolored leaves. Inadequate light may result in a leggy appearance with fewer and less colorful leaves.
Water
When it comes to watering, it’s essential to check the soil’s top 25%-50% for dryness. Once you notice this level of dryness, provide water until it flows through the pot’s drainage hole. Remember to empty the saucer to prevent excess water accumulation. This careful approach helps maintain the Croton Petra’s well-being and lush appearance.
Hardiness Zones
The Croton Petra Plant is rated for Zones 9 to 11. Find your zone here!
Pet Friendliness
The Petra Croton plant is not pet friendly.
Petra Croton Plant FAQ
How to Care for a Croton Petra Plant?
Caring for a Croton Petra involves providing it with bright, indirect sunlight for 4-6 hours each day to encourage its vibrant, variegated leaves. Maintain regular moisture by watering when the top 25%-50% of the soil is dry, allowing excess water to drain out from the pot. Regular pruning helps maintain its shape and size, and occasional misting provides the necessary humidity for optimal growth. Read our full Croton Petra Care Guide.
What is a Croton?
Croton is a diverse and colorful plant genus known for its stunning, variegated foliage. With a wide range of leaf shapes, colors, and patterns, crotons are prized for their ornamental value and are often grown as houseplants or for outdoor landscaping in tropical and subtropical regions.
Are Croton Plants Toxic to Dogs?
Yes, croton plants are considered toxic to dogs and can cause gastrointestinal issues, such as vomiting and diarrhea, if ingested. Therefore, it’s advisable to keep croton plants out of reach of pets.
Are Croton Plants Perennials?
Croton plants are typically grown as perennials in warm, tropical climates. However, in areas with colder winters, they may be treated as annuals or brought indoors during the colder months to protect them from frost.
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Beautiful and healthy upon arrival !
Always the very best plants
Always an absolute pleasure to buy plants from this shop. They are exquisitely packed and shipped and arrive in perfect shape and health. Pretty sure 90% of the plants in my backyard are from this shop!
Gorgeous plant with outstanding reds, yellows, oranges and greens. Came in perfect shape.
Very happy with my purchase, I received a healthy plant, in great shape because it was really well packed, shipping very fast