Croton in a glass mosaic ceramic pot | Table-sized | Houseplant

[Scientific name] Codiaeum variegatum
[Family name] Euphorbiaceae
[Genus name] Croton
[Place of Origin] Malay Peninsula, etc.
[Management method]
《Placement》
A location with plenty of sunlight throughout the year is best. If there is not enough sunlight, the color will fade and the branches will become weak. On midsummer days when temperatures exceed 35°C, a lack of water can cause leaf burn, so care must be taken. Generally, you do not need to worry too much about shading.

In winter, it is generally safe to keep it in a place where the temperature can be maintained above 10°C. Even if you keep it indoors, once the sun goes down, keep it away from places where it is exposed to outside air, such as near a window. The entrance is also a place where outside air can easily enter, so we recommend moving it to the living room or somewhere similar.

Watering
When the surface of the soil starts to dry, water it until water comes out from the bottom of the pot. The frequency of watering will vary depending on the season and environment, so if you change the location, we recommend observing how long it takes for the soil to dry after watering.
Growth slows down significantly in winter, and the plant does not absorb water as quickly. Be careful of root rot, and reduce the frequency of watering.

"fertilizer"
Fertilize from May to October during the growing season. Either liquid fertilizer or slow-release fertilizer is fine. Fertilize approximately every week to 10 days. This is a hardy houseplant, so it will do fine without fertilizer.
In the summer, houseplants can suffer from heat exhaustion, so it is best to refrain from fertilizing them when the temperature is around 35°C.

[Flower language] "Alluring" etc.