How to tend a Codiaeum variegatum
Also known as: Crozophyla variegata (L.) Raf., Oxydectes variegata (L.) Kuntze, Phyllaurea variegata (L.) W.Wight, Codiaeum angustifolium G.Nicholson, Codiaeum chrysosticton Spreng., Croton variegatus L., Codiaeum variegatum var. genuinum Müll.Arg.
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Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, spray frequently to the air or leaves to keep moist in summer
Sunlight
Like sunshine, likes light, leaf discoloration, lacking luster, defoliation with insufficient light
Soil
Fertile, high water-holding capacity clay soil or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Malaysia, Pacific Ocean areas
- Category
- Euphorbiaceae, Codiaeum
- Size
- Diameter ⥠15 cm, height ⥠25 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period September-October
- Flower colors
- Leaf color bright green, white, gray, red, light red, dark red, purple, yellow, yellowred
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