{"product_id":"croton-iceton-codiaeum-iceton","title":"Codiaeum variegatum ‘Mrs Iceton’ – Croton","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis cultivar of Croton really brings to the fore the species' characteristic colouring. Each leaf matures through shades of lime green, rose pink, butter yellow, deep burgundy and peach orange, with the overall impression of an explosion of tropical colour. The thick, glossy leaves are well adapted to high light levels, and if you can give your croton a dose of sun it will grow all the more vibrantly. This plant grows in an upright shape, with its foliage bursting from central stems in warm hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eCodiaeum variegatum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mrs Iceton’ (variegated kodiho plant, cultivar: Mrs Iceton)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSynonyms: \u003cem\u003eCodiaeum chrysosticton, Croton variegatus, Crozophyla variegata, Oxydectes variegata, Phyllaurea variegata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOriginally known as \u003cem\u003eCroton variegatus\u003c\/em\u003e, this plant got its current scientific name \u003cem\u003eCodiaeum variegatum\u003c\/em\u003e in 1824 and has kept it ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCroton Mrs. Iceton, Mrs. Iceton Croton, Variegated Croton, Croton, Joseph's Coat\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to Northeastern Australia, Borneo, Fiji, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vanuatu and New Guinea\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSome direct sun will be beneficial to your Croton, especially in autumn and winter. Shelter it from the harshest sun in spring and summer, though, as too much direct light can scorch the leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLet just the top third of the soil dry between waters, and be sure to reduce this in autumn and winter or if your Croton gets less-than-ideal light levels. Use lukewarm water to avoid shocking the roots and, if you need to use tapwater, let it stand for 24 hours to allow the fluoride to evaporate first.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCrotons appreciate humidity; natively they grow in wet tropical areas. If your leaf tips are going crispy, it may be worth using a pebble tray to increase local humidity levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA potting mix with a mixture of porous and non-porous materials will give a good combination of moisture retention while still draining well. One designed for Syngoniums will work well here. Repot every few years in spring as the plant grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHigher temperatures, between 18-27°C, are ideal. Make sure your Croton does not get colder than 15°C suddenly or for long periods as this can cause it to drop leaves and be damaged permanently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSudden lower-leaf loss is a sign of distress to watch out for; remember it's better to under-water than over-water this plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/croton-iceton-codiaeum-iceton-610071.jpg?v=1633560029\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/croton-iceton-codiaeum-iceton-586591.jpg?v=1633560029\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/croton-iceton-codiaeum-iceton-551651.jpg?v=1633560029\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/croton-iceton-codiaeum-iceton-454706.jpg?v=1633560029\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/croton-iceton-codiaeum-iceton-755483.jpg?v=1633560029\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"19cm","offer_id":57055618728262,"sku":"CF1188","price":73.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/9102\/0102\/files\/croton-iceton-codiaeum-iceton-811045.jpg?v=1785749593","url":"https:\/\/luckpolly.com\/products\/croton-iceton-codiaeum-iceton","provider":"luck Polly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}