Croton Wilma

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Croton Wilma

Codiaeum spp.,Codiaeum variegatum 'Wilma'

Plant Features

The cultivar Codiaeum variegatum 'Wilma' is an evergreen perennial plant from the Euphorbiaceae family. It is frequently grown indoors as a colourful foliage houseplant and commonly known by the names Croton Wilma and Wilma Croton Plant. Croton Wilma has leathery foliage, the leaves are brightly coloured and heavily veined leaves are variegated in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, gold and green. This tender cultivar makes a fantastic houseplant, brightening up any room. It grows best with ample humidity, this species is well placed in a bright conservatory, but should be kept out of direct sunlight, instead preferring bright, indirect conditions and plenty of warmth. An east or west-facing window is perfect. Flowers are tiny, white or yellow, star-shaped and appear during the summer months.

Growing Instructions

Grow crotons in a bright spot: They like lots of light to produce all those colorful leaves. If your croton doesn't get enough light, you might find the plant grows tall and lanky, with few leaves that don't have deep, rich hues. Ideally, your croton should cast a good strong shadow much of the day where you grow it. Happily, it thrives in both natural and artificial light.

Water crotons when the top couple of inches of the potting mix starts to dry. They're not as thirsty as many other common houseplants (such as peace lily, fittonia, or polka dot plant), but do need regular watering. Crotons will drop their older leaves if they stay too wet or too dry for extended periods. If you're not sure whether it's time to water your croton, it's usually better to let it stay a little too dry than too wet over time.

Like most houseplants, they also appreciate abundant humidity. You can boost humidity for your croton by growing it in a well-lit kitchen or bathroom, placing a small humidifier nearby, or grouping it nearby other houseplants.

Fertilize croton in spring and summer to keep it healthy and growing. Crotons only need fertilizer once or twice during the season, but you can get them to grow faster by fertilizing more frequently. Follow the directions on the fertilizer package whenever feeding your plants.

Special Care

Outdoors in the North, crotons make for fun container plants, boldly accenting other favorites such as lantana, angelonia, and pentas. In warm-winter climates that don't see frost, crotons grow as lively landscape shrubs. They're often used as dramatic hedges or bold focal points in the yard. They do best in full sun or partial shade.

Note: Crotons are not meant for human or animal consumption.

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