Gold Dust Croton

Crotons are spectacular tropical shrubs with stunning colours and shapes thatadd an exotic touch to any home or garden. And the'Gold Dust' croton,native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia, is a beautifully coloured specimen with an upright growth and long, narrow bright-green leaves spotted with gold.

Scientific Name:Codiaeum variegatum

Common Names:Gold dust croton

Flower Colours:infrequent,pendant-style clusters of tiny yellow blossoms that are easily overshadowedby the brightly-coloured leaves

Bloom Time:variable

Maximum Reachable Height:3 feet

Difficulty to Grow:easy to grow

Care:

may get infested by mealy bugs, thrips, scale, and spider mites; treat with neem oil
sensitive to temperatures and will drop leaves if it falls below 15 degrees C / 60 degrees F
Sunlight:full sun

Water: water frequently; as top soil begins to dry, water again; in winter watering needs reduce

Fertiliser:any fertiliser rich in nitrogen and potassium once a month

Precautions:

if ingested in large amounts, may cause stomach problems
plant sap may cause skin irritation
References:

https://www.joshsfrogs.com/croton-gold-dust-codiaeum-variegatum-6-pot.html
https://www.hunker.com/13427214/how-to-grow-croton-gold-dust-plants
https://www.ambius.com/blog/ultimate-guide-croton-plant-care/
https://www.gardenloversclub.com/houseplants/croton/growing-croton-plants/