These starter plants are less than 12 inches tall when we ship them. Pictures used for this web store depict mature plants of the correct species.
Latin Name: Codiaeum variegatum
'Petra'
This colorful tropical evergreen has variegated leaves that emerge green and are overlaid with yellow, orange, and red. Its upright habit typicaly matures between 5-7 feet tall
( 2-5 feet wide). Ideal as an accent, container, or hedge plant.
Amount of Sunlight: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil Conditions: Well drained
Cold Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Fertilize your croton about once per week with a 3-1-2 liquid fertilizer, or less frequently using a slow-release form. If the plant seems to be stunted or suffering from a nutritional deficiency, increase fertilizer quantities slowly, since too much can cause the leaf colors to become dull.
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Terms of the sale: The customer agrees to all the following when purchasing from Carlo’s Plant Farm. All sales are final. All orders are insured against damage or loss.
The customer assumes all risk of loss or damage once USPS takes possession. If the order is damaged in any way during shipping, the customer agrees to file an insurance claim. Carlo’s Plant Farm agrees to assist the customer in filling out the form.
Once your order is shipped, we offer no cancellation refund at all.
We reserve the right to delay shipping due to extreme heat or cold.
If you are unhappy with your order for any reason you agree to contact us as soon as possible. The customer agrees not to publish a negative review before contacting us. If you post a negative review before contacting us we will demand you to take down the review and remind the customer of this terms of sale agreement.
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