Croton 'Gold Dust'
Croton 'Gold Dust'
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$13.99 USD
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The Croton 'Gold Dust', scientifically Codiadeum variegatum, is a luminous and visually captivating houseplant, distinguished by its green leaves sprinkled with bright golden-yellow spots. This plant exhibits an upright and bushy growth habit, with leaves extending from the central stem. At full growth, the 'Gold Dust' Croton reaches a height of approximately 2-3 feet.
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical: Codiadeum variegatum
Common: Gold Dust Croton
Necessary Care Tips
Necessary Care Tips
- Light: Bright Indirect
- Ideal Temperature: 60-85°F
- Humidity: Medium
- Water: When the top 2 inches of soil are dry
- Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
- Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix
Advanced Care Tips
Advanced Care Tips
- In order to maintain vibrant colors, be sure to place your Croton in Bright, Indirect Light.
Plant Insights
Plant Insights
- Member of the Euphorbiaceae family, also known as the Spurge family, which is a large family of flowering plants that includes over 6,740 species.
- Crotons are native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
- The vibrant colors of Croton leaves are actually a form of stress, induced by the bright light to protect the plant.
- Crotons are often used in traditional medicine in their native regions.
- Unsafe / Toxic
- Medium Maintenance
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