Common
name: "Gold-dust Croton"
Latin name: Codiaeum species
Native
to: Man made
Growth habit: An upright bushy plant usually not over
3 feet in height and 24" in width.
Flowers: No
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical.
Pests: Watch for spider
mites.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
4" Croton Gold Dust
Cultural
information: Here's a really pretty little Croton.
Their dark green glossy leaves are splattered with bright yellow
dots.
Keep your "Gold Dust" Croton in bright light... just
shy of full sun to maintain it's bright colors. If your light is
to low, the yellow dots will fade away on the new growth. In small
containers allow the surface of the soil to dry to the touch
between waterings. If your plant is potted in an 8" container
or larger... let the soil dry down about two inches from the
surface between waterings. Feed you plant bi-monthly with a
balanced fertilizer like Peter's Plant Food. Stem cuttings are
difficult to propagate. These plants are available as small
starter plants thru 10" specimen pots.
