Croton (Mammy)

  Exposure:  Part Shade Color:  Multicolor Category : Tropical Sizes available: 3G 7G   DESCRIPTION: Easily grown as an indoor houseplant or outdoor accent plant in well-drained, humusy soil. Plants need bright light for best leaf color, with some direct sun. May lose lower leaves in too much shade. Mami Crotons stand about 42” inches tall, making one of the smallest cultivars in the Codiaeum genus. Leaves are  oval to lanceolate (to 18” long). Foliage color is distinctive, appearing somewhat gaudy at times. Croton plants are tropicals, meaning they thrive in warm and humid conditions. If your croton’s leaves fall off, it could be that it’s exposed to cold or hot extremes such as open doors or air ducts. A humidifier or a regular misting with distilled water will help your croton feel at home.When the soil on top feels dry, water until the overflow begins to pool in the tray. To prevent root rot, use a pebbled tray or pour off any pooled water after 30 minutes. U