LIVE Combo Croton Sunny Star & Gold Dust, Variegated plant in 6" growers pots

Description: Croton Sunny Star or Codiaeum Variegatum Sunny Star is contrasting variety of Croton, which looks special and unusual in the interior. Only yellow and green shades are found in the coloring of the foliage, but the pattern changes depending on the age of the leaves. Some leaves look like a bright gouache spray was applied to them, others are completely filled with yellow or green color. Small leaves of Croton Sunny Star attract the lovers of indoor plants with their unpretentiousness and unusual shape and color. With time the plant turns into a lovely tree-like houseplant with a thick trunk and a harmonious compact crown. Growing conditions:- lighting: the place for Croton Sunny Star must be chosen on the sunny side, it loves bright light, otherwise the leaves will lose their multi-colored coloration. But still don’t forget to protect the plant from direct sunlight. - watering: from spring to fall, during the active growing season, the soil in the pot should be moist, but don’t overwater the plant as the roots can start rotting, as well as dry soil can cause losing the foliage. During the cold season the watering is reduced. Use only settled water of room temperature. - fertilizing: throughout the year, Croton Sunny Star should be fed with mineral and organic fertilizers (from spring to fall – once a week, in winter – once a month). - nuances: the plant requires high humidity, at least 70-80%. Croton Sunny Star should be sprayed with soft, settled water regularly, if possible every day, and wiped with a damp cloth; a warm shower can be also useful for the plant once a month. In summer, a temperature is needed be within the following range 68 or 72°C, up to 81°C, in winter it is between 59 and 63°C. At a higher temperature, the plant stretches and becomes less decorative. Croton Sunny Star is repotted once in a few years or when the old pot becomes too small for the current root system. Use the pot slightly bigger than it was before. Croton Gold Dust, or as it is also known Codiaeum Variegatum “Gold Dust”, is magnificent evergreen houseplant with variegated foliage. The plant can perfectly decorate the house with its unique view. Croton Gold Dust positively influences emotional condition and increases efficiency. It reduces the content of fugitive chemical compounds in the air by 7-10%. Growing conditions: -lighting: the plant needs the place with bright indirect sun, as bright light enhances the color intensity of the leaves. Croton Gold Dust can also feel fine in half-shade. -watering: it requires copious irrigation during vegetation period. In winter reduce watering. Don’t let the soil dry out completely, but water stagnation is also dangerous for the plant. -fertilizing: in spring and summer it requires some feeding with complex mineral fertilizer. Feed the plant once in 2-3 weeks. In winter avoid fertilizing. -nuances: the ideal humidity level for Croton Gold Dust is between 40 and 80%. The lowest temperature for normal growing for the plant is 60 °F, but the temperature level should not exceed 80°F. It is not frost resistant. Sudden cold can cause defoliation or even death of the plant. Croton Gold Dust needs to be repotted from time to time. For the young plant it is once each year, and for the adult one it is once in 2-3 years. Keep the ball of soil as it can help the plant to grow normally after repotting. To make this gorgeous plant last and fill your life with joy, we encourage you to learn more about it online. Please be advised that not every plant is alike. Your plant may look little different from the advertised; however, be assured, we handpicked our plants to meet your expectations.

Price: 37.95 USD

Location: Lake Worth, Florida

End Time: 2024-10-28T20:22:57.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD