Petra Variegated Croton
Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra'
This woody perennial is an excellent houseplant in colder climates, noted for its striking foliage; glossy, leathery, ovate or lanceolate leaves in a bright range of colors, yellow, pink, orange, red, bronze, green, and purple
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Planting and Growing
and can therefore be situated in almost any well-lit room or location. It does best in average to evenly moist soil, and so you should expect to water this plant once and possibly even twice each week. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This houseplant performs well in both bright or indirect sunlight and strong artificial light, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soil. Contact the store for specific recommendations on pre-mixed potting soil for this plant. Be warned that parts of this plant are known to be toxic to humans and animals, but will not tolerate standing water. The surface of the soil shouldn't be allowed to dry out completely, Petra Variegated Croton can be expected to grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, plant size and other conditions; if in doubt, so special care should be exercised if growing it around children and pets., the pot size, When grown indoors, with a spread of 30 inches. It grows at a medium rate
etc. Parts of this plant are known to be toxic to humans and animals, pruning, repotting, so care should be taken around children and pets., spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors; among them, the amount of light it receives, the size of the pot it's growing in, There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, watering, watering frequency
Plant Facts
Prefers direct light but will tolerate low light
Keep moisture level average to moist
Known to be toxic