Croton "Gold Dust" plants are found in landscapes and indoors as houseplants solely for their good looks. The plants grow to a maximum height of about 3 feet, although other members of the Croton family grow up to 6 feet, with a spread only about 2 feet wide. Their wide, gold-flecked leaves are a deep green color, but this beautiful appearance is reliant on you caring for your plant properly. For example, if the gold dust does not receive enough light, its characteristic yellow spots will fade. Gold Dust Crotons or Codiaeum variegatum [koh-dih-EE-u, koh-dih-EE-u] is a subtropical, evergreen shrub, naturally occurring in Indonesia, southern Asia, and Eastern Pacific Islands.A part of the Euphorbiaceae family, Croton plants are known for its showy, shiny bright leaves
Croton Gold Dust Care
Codiaeum Variegatum 'gold Dust'
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
10°C - 21°C
Hardiness zone
10 - 11
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Gold dust croton needs 0. 8 cups of water every 9 days when it doesn't get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5. 0" pot.
Pruning
Just remove dead leaves and stems.
Fertilizer
Universal fertilizer is a granular and mineral product intended for the fertilization of all types of garden cultivations. Its balanced content is suitable both for fruit trees, fruit bushes, vegetables, and ornamental plants. The even composition of individual elements makes the fertilizer universal.
Sunlight
They grow at their best close to a window in partial sun and shade.
Soil
Loam contains a proportion of 40% sand, 40% silt, and 20% clay.
Temperature
Does well at room temperature between 60°F - 77°F. Keep the plant away from drafts and avoid cold temperatures.
Container
Whether your potted plants are indoors or outdoors, proper drainage is an essential element to ensure they stay healthy.
Additional
The sap of this plant may cause irritation to the skin.
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