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Croton Petra Plant

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    • Plant Name: Croton Petra Pant
    • Scientific name: Croton
    • Dispatch in 5-8 days
    • Family: Euphorbiaceae
    • Sub family: Crotonoideae
    • Type: Foliage
    • Genus: Codiaeum
    • Suitable Location: Outdoor/Indoor
    • Container Type: Pot
    • Country of origin: India
    • Height: 500 mm
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Description

The croton is an easy-to-grow houseplant known for its variegated foliage covered in green, scarlet, orange, and yellow splotches. In the wild, they grow as large shrubs, reaching up to 10 feet tall. Crotons have a few of the boldest and brightest foliage around. Crotons are local to the humid tropics, so they will appreciate visit moistening or a boost in stickiness.

 

PLANT FEATURES

Brand: Econutnatural
Plant Name: Croton Petra Plant
Type: Foliage
Life Cycle: Perennial
Suitable Location: Outdoor
Container Type: Pot
Container Material: PVC
Feng Shui Plant: Yes
Hybrid: No
Place of Origin: India

 

HOW TO PLANT CROTON PETRA PLANT?

  • When choosing a container for your croton, keep in mind that the plant will grow upright, which eventually may cause it to become top-heavy. Pick a container that won’t easily tip over when the croton gets larger. or, plan to pot up to larger pots over time.
  • Use a well-draining potting mix. Croton likes to be kept moist, but not wet.
  • In areas with warm, humid summers, croton can be grown outdoors as a unique and colorful landscape plant.
  • Croton plants develop their best colors when grown in bright light.
  • They are not as thirsty as other indoor plants. Water the plant completely until the water streams out the foot of the holder.
  • They work well in tropical-themed containers or alongside annuals in the ground.
  • When nighttime temperatures drop to around 50°F (10°C), croton will need to be taken indoors.

 

CROTON PETRA PLANT CARE

Croton plants can be grown in containers and kept indoors during cold weather. This distinctive, variegated plant needs special care to stay healthy in all climate zones.

What to do

  • Place your potted croton petra in an area of your home that receives full sun and minimal shade. Croton petra thrives in well-lit areas, but do not place the plant in direct sunlight.
  • When the soil begins to dry out, water the plant thoroughly until the water flows out the bottom of the container. They are not as thirsty as other indoor plants but will drop leaves if kept too dry.
  • Croton also needs warmth. They are happy in temperatures from 18-29°C but can cope with as low as 15°C, however, you must avoid draughts.
  • Fertilize your croton about once per week with a 3-1-2 liquid fertilizer, or less frequently using a slow-release form.
  • If the plant seems to be stunted or suffering from a nutritional deficiency, increase fertilizer quantities slowly since too much can cause the leaf colors to become dull.
  • Promote bushiness in mature croton plants by pruning the plant back where leaf joints appear.

What to do Not

  • Contact with the croton can cause stomach upset or skin irritation.
  • Do not plant this species where pets or children can access it.
  • Water improperly habits and need of humidity make Croton Petra leaves are turn into brown and feeling crispy.
  • Crotons are sensitive to salt spray and soil salinity and must be planted away from saline areas.
  • Over water causes Croton Petra’s leaves wilt and few water causes plant’s leaves dry out and fall off.
  • Improper sunlight makes Crotons color dull.

 

INTERESTING FACTS

  • Live plant along with a plastic pot, the plant will grow upright.
  • This is attractive house or garden plant.
  • Best foliage plants & beautiful color texture on leaves
  • This plant is native to Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and the western Pacific Ocean islands
  • Croton is slow growing but it can reach a max height of 3-8 feet and a spread of 3-6 feet.
  • Plants nature is indoor but they should be put in a location that receives significant exposure the sunlight. Without light, the croton’s colors will fade.
  • Useful for tabletop plants and gift plants, beds & ground covers.
  • Best foliage plants & beautiful color texture on leaves.
  • Crotons come in a wide variety of leaf shapes and colors their leaves can be short, long, twisted, thin and thick.

 

USES OF CROTON PETRA PLANT

  • If you suffer from diarrhea, nausea, and even dysentery, croton will help.
  • Sometimes people use it to treat flu and cold. You can also use it if you suffer from toothache.
  • Use it if you have carbuncles, itching, or even eczema.
  • The root is used within the treatment of gastric ulcers, for stomachache and to grant temporary help from toothache.
  • The green fluid from boiled leaves is used as a wash to ease fevers.

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This plant prefers temperatures between 60-70 degrees. Keep your Croton Petra away from drafts and cold areas like a windowpane in the winter.

For best results, use a general houseplant fertilizer once in early spring, once in early summer, and again in mid-summer. Do not feed in the fall or winter.

 

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