Codiaeum Variegatum Croton "Gold Dust"
4" Pot
Codiaeum Variegatum, commonly known as the Gold Dust Croton, boasts stunning foliage dusted with hues of yellow and gold. To ensure this plant thrives outside of its native environment, providing the right care is essential. Creating a subtropical environment within your home is key to nurturing a thriving and healthy houseplant.
History: Native to Southern Asia, Codiaeum Variegatum, also known as 'Gold Dust' Croton, is an exquisite evergreen subtropical shrub celebrated for its striking speckled foliage and air purifying qualities. Though it's considered high maintenance, the beauty it brings to any space makes the extra effort worthwhile.
Identification: These shrubs are cultivated for their decorative leaves, featuring vibrant green foliage adorned with deep yellow to golden speckles.
Growth Facts: While they are moderate growers and may require a bit of attention, when nurtured indoors, these plants truly shine and bring brightness to any room.
Size: When cultivated, these shrubs often reach a height of about two feet. In their natural habitats, they may grow up to ten feet tall.
Care Tips
- Common Name: Gold Dust Croton
- Scientific Name: Codiaeum Variegatum
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Origin: Southern Asia
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Identification: Green foliage with yellow to golden speckles
- Height: Up to 2 feet tall
- Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
- Watering: Water only after top inch of soil has dried
- Temperature: 60-85°F
- Sunlight: Bright indirect light for 4-6 hours daily
- Toxic to Cats & Dogs: Yes
- Toxic to Humans: Yes
- Pests: Mealybugs, scale, spider mites
- Diseases: Root rot