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

The multi-colored splashes of red, yellow and green veining on the large, leathery leaves of this popular small bush will brighten any indoor space. This evergreen shrub slowly grows to about 3 ft. tall and wide when used as an indoor house plant. in warm tropical climates, the plant can become 6 ft. tall when grown year round outdoors. Thrives in a brightly lit, indirect sunny location with high humidity, an area that is protected from harsh direct sunlight.

• Botanical Name:  Croton 'Petra
• Brilliantly colored tropical evergreen shrub that is an undeniable showstopper
• Indoor showpiece to liven up a dull wall or to bring 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 purify indoor air by absorbing toxins and by removing harmful chemicals, boosts mood, productivity, concentration and creativity, and promotes better sleep by therapeutically reducing stress
• 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