Croton Petra Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Croton Petra is a tropical plant with very colorful foliage and leaf shapes. It comes in many varieties and grows best outdoors in warm, humid climates. When grown outdoors, it can grow up to 8 feet tall. If ingested, it is considered toxic to humans and animals.
Common Name |
Croton, Garden Croton
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Shrubs
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra'
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Genus
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Codiaeum
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Family
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Euphorbiaceae
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Order
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Malpighiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Croton Petra Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Croton Petra.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Croton Petra needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Croton Petra needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Croton Petra Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Croton Petra to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Croton Petra prefers High humidity levels, between 40% and 80%. |
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Croton Petra Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Croton Petra. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Croton Petra plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Croton Petra Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Croton Petra plant. |
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Maximum Height |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Croton Petra toxic to pets? |
Yes
Croton Petra are poisonous to animals if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
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Croton Petra Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Croton Petra, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Croton Petra Native Region |
Find out where the Croton Petra plant originated. |
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Country |
Indonesia
Malaysia
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