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Croton

Croton is listed botanically as Codiaeum variegatum. It may also be listed as Garden Croton, garden croton. Tropical evergreen grown for glossy leaves streaked and splashed with yellow, orange, red, pink, and green. Crotons keep their strongest color in very bright light. PlotPal's canonical care record lists partial shade and moderate water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Codiaeum and in the family Euphorbiaceae. PlotPal currently carries Croton as an indoor growing and houseplant reference. Recorded garden roles include houseplant. Growing note: Give croton bright light, warm temperatures, and a well-draining potting mix. Let the top layer of soil dry slightly between waterings, but avoid prolonged drought that causes leaf drop. Propagation or sowing note: Usually propagated from stem cuttings or air layering rather than seed. Plant-health prevention note: Avoid waterlogged soil and cold, stagnant conditions, and remove damaged leaves promptly. Pest-prevention note: Inspect leaf undersides and stems regularly, especially indoors during dry weather, and isolate infested plants while treating them. Common pests in the reference include Spider mites, Scale insects, Mealybugs. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Root rot, Leaf spot. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.