室内植物
Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
火焰色的叶片，只有在您始终不让它干掉或受冷时才会回报您。
- Typical watering
- Every ~6 days
- Light
- bright indirect to some direct sun
- Difficulty
- demanding
- Safety
- Toxic to cats and dogs
Care tips
- Water when the top 2 cm dries; wilting costs it leaves
- Give 4-6 hours of bright light daily or colors fade to green
- Keep above 16°C and away from AC vents
- Expect leaf drop after moving it - hold care steady and it regrows
Common questions
croton多久浇一次水？ +
健康的室内croton通常每 6 天左右浇一次水。请把这当作起始频率，而不是固定规则 — 盆大小、光照和季节都会影响它，所以浇水前先检查土壤。
croton需要多少光照？ +
croton最适合bright indirect to some direct sun光照。若其徒长、褪色或停滞，请先调整摆放位置，再考虑其他变化。
croton对猫或狗有毒吗？ +
是 — croton被认为对cats and dogs有毒（依据 ASPCA 植物清单）。请放在宠物够不到的地方；如怀疑咬食过，请联系兽医。
Typical guidance for a healthy croton — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.