Garden Croton ‘Nervia’ | Codiaeum variegatum

Garden Croton ‘Nervia’ | Codiaeum variegatum

Garden Croton ‘Nervia’ | Codiaeum variegatum Care:

• Light: Provide bright, indirect light for at least 3-4 hours daily for intense leaf coloration. Too much shade leads to green, dull foliage.

• Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture by watering when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry. Avoid letting the plant sit in water.

• Humidity: High humidity is essential, ideally above 40-50%. Mist daily, use a pebble tray, or place in a humid, bright bathroom.

• Temperature: Maintain warm, consistent temperatures between 18-29ºC and avoid cold draughts.

• Fertiliser: Feed with a balanced, liquid houseplant fertiliser every two weeks during the growing season (spring to summer).

• Soil: Use a well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix, such as a loam-based compost.

• Pruning: Prune in spring to control leggy, sparse growth and encourage a bushy shape.