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The croton is a plant with very charming foliage and full of details. If you are looking for a versatile species that looks good outdoors or indoors, this is the ideal plant - which also goes by the name of imperial leaf. Below, learn about the types of crotons and how to take care of yours!
6 types of Crotons to have at home
There are several types of crôtons, of different colors, shapes, and sizes. We have selected below the main species for you to have at home, either to put on the balcony or in your room, for example. Check them out:
- Croton petra: a very colorful type, full of charm and that can even bloom.
- American Croton: The American Crotton has a strong presence and survives well indoors, in half shade.
- Brazilian Croton: So called because of its mixture of colors, this is a plant that can be toxic if ingested.
- Yellow croton: This species can have various sizes and shapes.
- Croton gingha: is a beautiful plant, but its juice can irritate the skin. It needs direct sunlight, so it is best suited outdoors.
- Croton Picasso: With narrow, pointed foliage, it is a type that stands out among the others. It has a mixture of colors between copper, yellow, green, and even burgundy, and gets its name because its leaves resemble brushes.
Lotuses are beautiful and very varied, aren't they? Now, all you have to do is choose the species that best suits your environment and keep an eye on the care needed with the plant!
How to care for croton and keep it healthy
But how to take care of these plants and keep them beautiful and healthy? Relax, it's not that hard! To help you, we have selected videos with care tips and tutorials for you to have a green thumb when it comes to cultivating. Check it out:
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Caring for lotuses is not a difficult activity, but it does require a lot of attention. With this video, you will learn tips on lighting, watering, temperature, and much more. Press play and check it out!
Making croton seedlings
Want to learn how to make croton seedlings? In this video, you will learn 4 tips on how to propagate croton, what size, how to cut, and what to use in the process.
Lotons: varieties and how to care
Here, you will get to know several types of lotons and learn how to take care of each one, as well as how to fertilize and make seedlings. How to water? How often to water? These are some of the doubts you will clear up with this video.
Learn all about chromiums
As the name implies, the video gives a complete dossier on the lotuses: sizes, foliage, ideal pots, colors, and much more. Here you will learn the particularities of this little plant, of which there are many.
See_also: 70 beige bathroom pictures to spark your creativityThe crocus is a very versatile plant that will adapt well to your home, with the right care. See also tips on the boa plant, another species worth investing in, if you are just starting out in gardening!
