Description
The Croton Petra, particularly the colour-changing cultivars, are on of the most popular indoor plants with their tropical foliage. The Croton Petra, or commonly referred to as a "Croton" is a tropical shrub that can be used both indoors and out depending on your climate. The leaves are simple in form with bright colours with vein variations of pink, red, yellow, orange and green. This plant has gained popularity in recent years thanks to its ability to add splashes of bold colour to your living space and is one of the most common indoor plants kids enjoy having because it's generally easier to care for than other types of houseplants.
Special Features
NASA recommends that you keep an air purifying plants in your home when it comes to that can help with allergens, mold and mildew which often gets trapped in air conditioning units. What's great about this particular plant besides the fact that is does such a good job of cleaning the air around you is that it just doesn't require a lot of maintenance and thrives indoors all year long.
Plant Specification
Plant Height: 12 inch (30 cm)
Plant Spread: 6 inch (15 cm)
Common Name: Croton, Zanzibar Croton
Maximum Height: Upto 10 feet
Flower Colour: Cream
Bloom Time: Summer
Difficulty Level: Medium
Essential Requirements to Keep Plant Healthy
Sunlight
At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural direct bright light for the rest of the day.
Watering
Water it when the dirt in the topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to the touch. Do not overwater or let the plant sit in water. Water it thoroughly during the summer months and reduce watering during winter and rainy season.
Soil
The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.
Fertilizer
Fertilize your Croton plant with a standard houseplant fertilizer during the rainy and at the beginning of spring seasons.