How Do You Care For A Croton Gold Star Codiaeum Plant?
Croton, or Codiaeum variegatum, has glossy leaves in a variety of sizes and shapes that range in color from yellow to red. Gold Star has long leaves with splotches of color. Croton can be grown both indoors and outdoors, but outdoor plants need to be raised in Zones 9b to 11, areas where the temperature does not drop below freezing. Indoor plants add bright splashes of color in rooms with high light levels. Maintaining the right temperature and humidity, and watering the plant frequently, will ensure success. Plant croton in a mixture of 6 parts peat moss, 3 parts pine bark and 1 part sand, or 3 parts peat moss and 1 part sand. Place plants in a sunny location. The color of the leaves is affected by how much sunlight the plant gets. Bright sun fades red and oranges. Not enough sun will prevent the leaves from changing from green to their mature coloration. Water the plant as often as once a day if the plant starts to wilt. A slight wilt won’t hurt plants, and it’s a good indicator of w
