The genus name ‘Codiaeum’ is derived from a Latinized version of the plant’s name in the Ternate vernacular, in which it is called kodiho.Mami Crotons stand about 42” inches tall, making one of the smallest cultivars in the Codiaeum genus.Typically, the plant has a spread of about 2’ feet.Mammy has very distinctive shiny, leathery, large, thick leaves.Individual leaves are about 8” inches long and an inch wide with an upright, twisting, curling, corkscrew growth habit.The green leaves display a wide variety of bright colors such as yellow, pink, shades of red orange.Colors are most intense if you grow croton plants outdoors in full sun.Watch out for sun scorch.If your plant seems to be suffering from too much sun, move it to an area with afternoon shade.
Codiaeum Mammy Care
Codiaeum Variegatum 'mammy'
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
21°C - 32°C
Hardiness zone
11 - 12
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Codiaeum need to be in damp soil at all times. They do not respond well to soil that is very wet or dry, and either will cause leaf drop. Watering your iceton with lukewarm water is recommended.
Pruning
It is important to never remove more than a third of the foliage in any one year and to cut just above a node on the stem.
Fertilizer
As with most houseplants, they will benefit from an occasional feed during the growing season. An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer is recommended.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Soil
Loam soil facilitates plant growth in three key ways. Aeration: The varied particle sizes in loam create a loosely-packed soil that allows oxygen to flow freely to plant roots. Nutrient retention: The presence of clay in loam ensures that nutrients cling to the soil, rather than being washed out by water.
Temperature
Protect your Croton plant from temperature extremes. This plant is not frost resistant.
Container
Container should provide ample drainage and room for growth.
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