Croton
C. variegatum
Moderate difficulty
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Sunlight
Bright Light
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Watering
Check daily
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Min pot size
12" pot
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Start from
Seed
About Croton
Brighten your home with Croton (Petra). Learn the exact bright light needed for colorful leaves, consistent watering without soggy roots, and humidity misting.
Growth stages
Stage 1
Establishing
Day 0–30
Stage 2
Active Growth
Day 31–180
Stage 3
Mature
Day 181–3650
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