caring for croton mammy Croton Mammy Red, Mammey Live Tropical Plant Indoor or Outdoor

caring for croton mammy Croton Mammy Red, Mammey Live Tropical Plant Indoor or OutdoorCroton Mammy or Mammey (Codiaeum variegatum) will enhance both houses and patios giving it a more vibrant tropical look. Croton Mammy or Mammey (Codiaeum variegatum) will enhance both houses and patios giving it a more vibrant tropical look. Its beautiful foliage consists of shiny Twisting leaves which can spiral in different directions, creating bold colors that can energize any space, leaves are loaded with a vast array of colors with different

Croton Mammy or Mammey (Codiaeum variegatum) will enhance both houses and patios giving it a more vibrant tropical look.

Croton Mammy or Mammey (Codiaeum variegatum) will enhance both houses and patios giving it a more vibrant tropical look. Its beautiful foliage consists of shiny Twisting leaves which can spiral in different directions, creating bold colors that can energize any space, leaves are loaded with a vast array of colors with different shades of yellow, red, and orange. This shrub is native to southern Asia and the western Pacific islands. It prefers hot, humid weather it can be found outdoors in zones 9b through 11, In colder regions, croton can be grown in containers and kept indoors during cold weather. If planting outdoors use well-drained, humus-rich soil. For indoor growing, use a large container with unobstructed holes in the bottom and a commercial potting soil designed to provide good drainage.

Croton Petra Plant Care

• Plants shipped by mail are in complete darkness for several days, once received mist with water and allow the plant to climatize to its new environment.
• Repotting / Fertilizing, wait 4-6 weeks, allow the plant to climatize to its new environment, Fertilize during Spring to Fall base on label instructions.
• Watering, allow the top inch of Soil to dry out, may take 7-12 days, water slowly to allow the soil to moist evenly.
• Humidity, most Tropical plants can benefit from regular moisture, a humidifier or regular misting is recommended.
• Light, if is bright enough to read is bright enough for plants, if outdoors place in indirect sunlight under Shade.

Plant Benefits

• Filter indoor air by absorbing toxins and removing harmful chemicals.
• Boost mood, productivity, concentration and creativity.
• Reduce stress, Fatigue and Allergies.
• Add life to a given space, Plants are therapeutic and cheaper than a therapist.