Croton Red Zanzibar

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Ex Tax: $28.00

Availability: In Stock

Product Code: PLANT-PR00002

Tags:  OutdoorLandscape PlantLow Maintenance

Fact Sheet and Plant Guide

Scientific Name: 

Codiaeum Variegatum ''Zanzibar''

Description:

Croton Zanzibar is an erect ornamental foliage with thin, hairy leaves that display an array of colours.

New growth green and yellow leaves of Croton Zanzibar will turns to bronzy red with bright red midrib dotted and splashed orange colour when mature.

Plant looks best if shaded from the hottest sun of the day (too much sun bleaches the colour out of the leaves; too little is unable to accentuate the vibrant colours of the leaves).

Propagated by stem cuttings; increase the chances of success by using rooting hormones.

Pot dimension:  

Ø25cm x H20cm

Overall Plant Height:

40-50cm (approx.) from the base of the pot

Light:

Full sun or Bright light

Water:

Check regularly and water as needed.

Water thoroughly when the soil turns slightly dry to touch.

Fertilizer:

Feed with all-purpose growth fertilizer at least once a month to encourage new growth.

Trimming:

Gently trim away dry, brown, or yellowish leaves by using a pair of secateurs.

Trimming allows available nutrients in the soil to be transferred into the new leaves which encourage intentional growth.


*Photo for illustration only. Actual product may vary due to the nature of the product. 

*Pot color and size may vary and change Subject to Availability.

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