How to Care for Codiaeum variegatum

Korean name: 크로톤

This tropical plant features leaves in various colors such as red, yellow, green, and orange. The colors become more vibrant with brighter light.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: multicolored leaves, tropical, colorful, vibrant

Care Guide

• Light: bright direct light to indirect light (the stronger the light, the more vivid the colors)
• Watering: Water when the surface of the soil is dry.
• Soil: well-draining fertile soil
• Humidity: prefers high humidity
• Temperature: 18~28°C
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring and fall

Common questions

How often should you water Codiaeum variegatum?

Water when the surface of the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Codiaeum variegatum?

It likes bright direct light to indirect light (the stronger the light, the more vivid the colors). You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use well-draining fertile soil.

Is Codiaeum variegatum safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Codiaeum variegatum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~28°C. Humidity: prefers high humidity. Fertilise once a month in spring and fall.