Petra Croton
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Description
Variegated foliage in living colour!- Botanical NameCodiaeum 'Petra'
- Ships As6" Potted
- FormHouse plant/Tropical
- Hardiness Zone2-11
- Lift in Fall2-8
- Flowering TimeBlooms in late spring-early summer. Flowers are very rare.
- Flower ColorSmall white allium-shaped puffs on a green vine.
- Flower FormThe flower is a single green vine with pink buds on it. The flowers turn white after blooming and look similar to allium. The flower can be cut off with no detriment to the plant.
- Foliage TypeGreen leafy shrub with multicolored veins in each leaf.
- Height/Habit36 - 96 inches
- Planting InstructionsRe-pot when the croton's roots fill out the old pot.
- Light RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Soil RequirementsDo not let the soil be too wet or dry for extended periods of time.
- Will TolerateLoamy Soil
- Watering RequirementsWater when the soil begins to dry out, but do not oversaturate it. Crotons also enjoy extra humidity, so misting the plant or putting it near a humidifier is ideal for it.
- Fertilization RequirementsFertilize once or twice during their growing season.
- PruningPrune only unhealthy parts of the plant as they appear. Dead leaves or branches should be cut back to their respective bases.
- Winter CareKeep the croton at temperatures above 60 F. Exposing it to those temporatures will make the plant lose some leaves and possibly kill it.
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Features
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Hardiness Zone
2-11
- Bloom Time
Blooms in late spring-early summer. Flowers are very rare.
- Height
36 - 96 inches
- Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Ships As
6" Potted
- Plant In
Spring
- Container Gardening
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