Continuing my series, this post is about the Garden Croton plant that we recently bought.

The Garden Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) is a vibrant, tropical shrub known for its bold, multicoloured foliage. Native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, it features leathery leaves in a dazzling mix of green, yellow, red, orange, and even purple, often with dramatic veining or spotting.

While they’re often grown outdoors in tropical climates, they also make striking houseplants. However, keeping them indoors turns the leaves dull and green, so I refuse to bring it indoors.

It is known for the variety of leaf shapes it offers—ranging from broad and oval to long, narrow, and even twisted or lobed.

The pot is Honungspalm from Ikea.

I keep this plant on our south-facing balcony, in indirect sunlight. I plan to move it indoors during the winters, so prevent it from getting hit by the direct sun.

This plant requires low maintenance.

I water it three times a week, but will reduce the frequency once it is indoors.

I fertilise it every 2 months or when it shows signs of growth.

You can read more about this plant here.

It’s important to note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, so it should be kept out of reach of pets and small children.