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.

Watering

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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