Croton 'Fantasy'

$44.99
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A vibrant tropical plant featuring narrow, elongated, patterened leaves in an array of bright colors of green, red, orange, bright yellow and deep maroon.

The Fantasy croton is also known as AFD #5. This stands for "Asiatic Floral Design." Breeders selected this specific clone for its signature pointed oak-leaf/ribbon shaped leaves and intense, concentrated yellow spotting that gradually blushes into bright fiery red as the leaf matures.

 

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Details & Plant Care

Difficulty:

Moderate to High

Water:

Medium-High Water (Top 25% Dry)

Humidity:

40% to 70%

Pet Friendly:

Highly toxic to dogs and cats

Light:

East-Facing Window Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Croton Fantasy

Scientific Name:

Codiaeum variegatum 'Fantasy'

Country Of Origin

Engineered Cultivar

Growth Rate:

Slow - Moderate

Soil Type:

Requires a fast draining potting mix with perlite and/or orchid bark

Fertilize:

Seasonally

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Spider Mites

Spider Mites

What To Look For: Very fine webbing under leaves or between stems and leaves (especially in dry indoor air). Leaves may appear stippled (tiny yellow or white dots) or dusty; they may turn yellow, brown or drop. When you tap a leaf onto white paper, you might see tiny moving specks. (Often too small to see easily)

How To Treat: Increase humidity around the plant (since mites thrive in dry air). Spray plant thoroughly (both sides of leaves) with insecticidal soap or a miticide/plant-safe oil; repeat every few days. In heavy infestations, consider removing severely affected sections; isolate the plant.

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.