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Croton

Codiaeum variegatum

£14.99
£14.99

14 cm pot

(Pot sold separately) Confident, colourful, and impossible to ignore, Croton is the ultimate houseplant for interiors that love personality—bringing vibrant colour, bold texture, and a design-led edge to your space while turning everyday greenery into a true style statement.
  • Leaf colour intensifies in brighter light
  • Architectural growth with upright form
  • Evergreen foliage for year-round colour

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Croton
Croton

  • Why we like this plant

    We love Croton for its fearless use of colour. It adds instant energy and confidence to a room, making it perfect for homes that embrace bold design. When happy, it rewards you with intense, jewel-like foliage that feels more like living artwork than a typical houseplant.

  • About this plant

    Codiaeum variegatum, commonly known as Croton, is a bold and colourful houseplant prized for its vibrant, multi-toned foliage. Its leathery leaves come in striking combinations of green, yellow, orange, red, and sometimes purple, instantly energising any interior. With its upright growth and strong personality, Croton works brilliantly as a statement plant in bright rooms. While it enjoys a little attention, the reward is intense colour and year-round visual impact, making it ideal for confident, design-forward homes.

  • Key features

    • Highly colourful foliage with bold variegation
    • Glossy, leathery leaves with strong structure
    • Statement plant for bright interiors

  • Light level

    • Bright indirect light, Direct sunlight

  • How it grows

    An upright, bushy plant with woody stems and dense foliage, forming a compact but bold silhouette that becomes fuller with age.

  • Moisture

    Water when the top few centimetres of compost feel dry, keeping the soil lightly moist but never waterlogged. Water thoroughly and allow excess to drain away. Reduce watering in winter, but do not let the compost dry out completely.

  • Where to place it

    • Living Room
    • Conservatory
    • Office
    • Kitchen

Care tips

Place Croton in bright, indirect light or gentle direct sun to maintain strong leaf colour. Keep it warm and away from draughts, as it dislikes sudden temperature changes. Feed monthly during spring and summer, and mist occasionally to support healthy foliage, especially in drier rooms.