The croton it is one of the most popular and decorative indoor plants. Its leaves have a high ornamental value, and its cultivation is suitable for beginners. In addition, it can be kept in a pot throughout its life as it resists pruning and transplants.
Do you want to have an even more beautiful plant than what you already have? Follow these tips to have a magnificent croton.
Our protagonist is known by the scientific name of A variegated spear. It is native to India and the western islands of the Pacific Ocean. It is an evergreen shrub whose height is one 3 meters. Its leaves are large, about 5-30cm long, and leathery. The flowers appear distributed in inflorescences. Its fruit is a small capsule, 9mm in diameter, which contains 3 seeds.
It has a medium-fast growth rate, especially if the climate is warm. In temperate climates it is grown as a houseplant, as it is very sensitive to cold and frost. Its ideal minimum temperature should be above 14ºCotherwise its leaves would fall.
The croton must be placed in a very bright room so that its leaves remain as precious as ever. Of course, it is necessary to avoid direct sunlight, as it could cause burns. Likewise, it is important that the ambient humidity is high. To do this, you can put glasses or bowls with water around it, or spray it once a week. Thus, you are sure that you will not have problems.
Irrigation has to be frequent, avoiding drying the substrate. Usually, It will be watered about 3 times a week in the summer period and every five days the rest of the year. You can take the opportunity to add liquid fertilizer once every 15 days to the irrigation throughout the growing season.
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