Gold Dust Croton Plant

Croton, also called “garden croton,” are native to the tropical forests of southeast Asia and Oceania. In the wild, they grow as large shrubs, reaching up to 10 feet tall (in the home or garden, they stay a lot smaller).

CARE GUIDE:

• Place croton in a sunny location such as an eastern, southern, or western window. If a croton is getting too little light, its newer leaves will be less colorful. 
• Keep the soil evenly moist, but let it dry out between waterings.
• If humidity is low in your home, mist around the leaves with water once a week or keep a tray of wet gravel near the plant.
• Croton leaves are dust magnets. Gently wipe the leaves with a moist cloth twice a month to keep them clean and dust-free.
• Fertilize the plant in spring and summer, while the plant is actively growing. In fall and winter, refrain from fertilize more sparingly or fertilizing altogether.
• New croton plants can be started with 4- to 6-inch stem cuttings. Remove the bottom leaves and place the cutting in a glass of water. After roots have formed, plant in a small pot.
• Repot the plant in the spring if it has grown too large for its current pot.

Plants available in store or for local delivery!