Croton Mammy Plant in 10 in. (3 Gal.) Grower Pot

The distinctive, large, leathery leaves of this popular small bush display a myriad of colors like green, yellow, pink and red. The colorful foliage may twist and curl as it grows. An evergreen shrub that slowly grows to about 3 ft. tall and wide when used as an indoor house plant. in warm tropical climates, the plant can become 8 ft. tall when grown year round outdoors. Thrives in a brightly lit, indirect sunny location with high humidity and protected from harsh direct sunlight.

• Botanical Name:  Codiaeum variegatum
• Brilliantly colored tropical evergreen shrub that is an undeniable showstopper
• Indoor showpiece to liven up a dull wall or to add vibrancy to the outdoor landscape
• Considered by NASA to be 1 of the top 50 best indoor plants for cleaning toxins out of the air
• Extremely easy to grow, perfect for beginning gardeners
• Eye catching color impact for combination plantings or to grow beside a fence or near the pool
• House plants can add more life to your home: helps to purify indoor air by absorbing toxins and removing harmful chemicals. boosts mood, productivity, concentration and creativity. helps with reducing stress to promote better sleep
• Ships in a 10 in. tall and wide black nursery pot and the plant itself is approximately 16 in. tall
• Outdoor hardy only in USDA plant zones 10 to 12, it is not recommended to grow this plant outdoors in cooler climates, ideal home or garden temperature is between 65°F to 80°F with 40% to 80% air humidity, this tropical plant is not frost tolerant and cannot survive in temperatures below 60°F
• Accommodate mature size or when planting in groups, space 3 ft. to 5 ft. away from other plants or structures
• Thrives in most nutrient-rich, well draining soils
• Grown indoors as a house plant, the croton needs lots of bright indirect light, when grown outdoors in warm climates, site with morning sun and afternoon shade