Codiaeum Variegatum

Crotons or codiaeums (Codiaeum variegatum) are tropical shrubs that make spectacular houseplants, with brightly splashed or boldly veined, multi-coloured leaves in various shades of red, pink, burgundy, orange, yellow and green.

It makes a show-stopping houseplant, with its large, brightly patterned, leathery leaves. These can be up to 30cm (12in) long, in colour combinations ranging through red, pink and orange to yellow and green.

Pot size: 17cm

Height: 55cm

Care advice and additional information

Water - Keep the soil moist although don’t allow it to get soggy! Check the top two inches, if it's dry water, if not, step away.

Don’t let the soil dry out and keep away from draughty windows and doors.

Give it a little humidity treat now and again with a shower or regular misting - especially to keep those waxy leaves dust free!

Sunlight - Filtered, bright and indirect sunlight will help this plant to thrive. Avoid direct sunlight to ensure leaves don’t burn or loose their unique markings. 

Feeding - Feed once or twice a month during the spring and summer months.

Toxicity - Toxic to animals and human if ingested. 

Packaging 

All plants come in a plastic nursery pot, wrapped in Kraft compostable paper, secured with twine and include a plant care card and a seeded paper thank you tag that can be planted to grow wildflowers! 

Delivery Information 

FREE local delivery. I will hand deliver each little beauty straight to your door free of charge to those that live within a 5 mile radius of Newcastle. Local delivery is within 1-2 days or same day when possible. Please get in touch if you require same day delivery. 

A small delivery fee of £5 will be applied to those that live within a 15 mile radius of Newcastle and £10 to those within a 30 mile radius. Delivery will be between 2-5 days and confirmed beforehand. 

For now, I will only be offering door step delivery or collection from the shop, via prior arrangement, at Candles & Plants, 65 South Promenade, Newcastle, BT33 0EY. 

However, please do get in touch if you want a plant posted and I will look into it. Equally, if you live outside the delivery areas and really want a plant please contact me via thelittleshopofplants@gmail.com, WhatsApp or via my social media pages and again I will do what I can.

Please remember that plants may vary from the images shown and variations in colour and shape should be expected. I will however if requested send a photo of the plant selected to ensure it meets your satisfaction before purchase.