Name: Croton Codiaeum Variegatum Pictum (Petra Croton)
Brand: Mashrita Nature Cloud
SKU: 89
Price: 349 INR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews)

Plant Height : 8 to 18 inch
No of Plants : Single
Potting Medium : Potting mix
Pot Type : 6 inch plastic pot

Croton Codiaeum Variegatum Pictum (Petra) Introduction

Croton is an extensively diverse family of colorful plants, its species ranges from herbs, shrubs to trees. Codiaeum variegatum refers to garden crotons which are commonly found in tropical countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and the western Pacific Ocean region.

Croton can be planted both indoors and outdoors. However, they prefer low light indoor conditions. Crotons do well in human livable temperature, typically found at home and most of tropical climate areas. Crotons have many amazing uses, besides being a food source, Croton nuts are also good source of oil, making them economically sought after. These plants also have great medicinal values. They have been known to aid in the treatment of diarrhoea, fever and colds and even skin problems.

We have tested its different varieties by placing them at living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, thick shades at Delhi weather conditions for more than couple of years and it thrives. It does not require to be fed or watered frequently, watering it once in a month and a spoon of fertilizer every spring in the indoor conditions will make it more than happy. It is fast growing plant and produces at least 1 to 3 off shoots per plant every year.

With every purchase of plant we provide plant care instruction which includes information about light, feed and watering. It makes easy to have a long life natural air purifier plant performing tireless job day and night.

Go ahead and buy it online or by visiting our offline store for more exclusive collections, plant will tolerate ignoring nature and add exotic beauty to the interiors design, improve air quality, help to fight sick building syndrome and last but not the least, bring good luck.

WHAT TO DO?

Every plant has different type of light, feed and water requirements.
Most of the plants like moderate watering, let the couple of inch at surface dry before watering again.
Some plants require frequent feeding but most, once in a year, feed the plant at beginning of spring.
Repot the plant every couple of years in slightly bigger container.

WHAT NOT TO DO?

Avoid frequent watering in winters, it will kill the plant.
Avoid temperature shocks like taking it suddenly indoors or outdoors.
Avoid partial watering and use water sprayers to water equally in all directions.
Avoid repotting plants in large containers, most of the plants likes to be in groups.
Avoid over fertilizing, quantity depends on NPK ingredients but plants do need not more than a spoon.

COMMON UNDERSTANDING

Plants are living creatures require a little sensitivity towards them, following common instructions are helpful for keeping them happy:

Dig around the root zone with your fingers to a depth of 2-3' for small plants and water generously when the soil feels dry to the touch.
Use a balanced fertilizer i.e., 10-10-10, 14-14-14 (Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)) food with micro-nutrients.
Be observant of the changes in plant vigor and growth, plants are more susceptible to disease and pests if they are weakened through poor maintenance.
It is good to make it a practice to inspect plants progress so you can spot systems of disease or insect infestations well in advance of any serious problem.
Pruning is required at times for plant health and aesthetics, as a general note remove the damaged leaves and branches as soon as those are noticed to avoid infections.