Croton 'Sunny Star'

Botanical: Codiadeum variegatum

Common: Sunny Star Croton

• 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

• In order to maintain vibrant colors, be sure to place your Croton in Bright, Indirect Light.

• 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.