كروتون
Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
Foliage plantMedium (40–90 cm)Toxic to cats and dogs
Leathery multicoloured leaves.
Varieties
- Petra
- Mammy
- Gold Dust
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Water
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Humidity
- High humidity
- Care level
- Medium
Riyadh tip
Drops leaves in AC drafts and when moved; give it a bright, stable, humid spot.
Best rooms
Good gift for
Pet safety
CatsToxic to cats and dogs
DogsToxic to cats and dogs
Toxic: vomiting, diarrhea, drooling; sap irritates skin.
Source: the ASPCA list of toxic and non-toxic plants. If a pet swallows any plant, contact a veterinarian immediately.
Pairs well with
Leaves in red, orange, yellow and green all on one plant; the more light, the more colour.
Small (up to 40 cm)أجلونيما (ريد لايم)
Chinese Evergreen (Red Lime)
Aglaonema 'Red Star'
- Low light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Medium (40–90 cm)فيلودندرون أحمر (إمبريال ريد)
Philodendron Red Leaf (Imperial Red)
Philodendron erubescens 'Imperial Red'
- Medium light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Large (90–150 cm)عصفور الجنة (ستريليتزيا ريجيني)
Bird of Paradise (Orange)
Strelitzia reginae
- Direct sun
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Medium
May cause mild upset