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Croton

Codiaeum variegatum

Fireworks foliage.

Moderate care Toxic to pets

Photo: Louise Wolff --darina 23:22, 6 May 2005 (UTC), CC BY-SA 3.0 — via Wikimedia Commons

Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
Light
Bright, some direct
Water
Keep lightly moist
Difficulty
Moderate
Pets
Toxic

About the Croton

Leaves splashed in red, orange and yellow like living fireworks. The vivid color depends on strong light, and it dislikes being moved.

🌿 Pro tipMore light means more color; pick a steady bright spot and leave it.

Its science matched playlist: vibrant world

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