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Botanical Specifications
☀️ Light Exposure
Bright indirect light
💧 Watering Cadence
When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
🌱 Substrate & Soil
Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.
🪴 Grow Pot Size
Arrives in a 3" nursery grow pot.
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Indoor Plants
Pets: keep out of reach
Croton 'Gold Dust'
Indoor Plants
$18.00
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Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.
About This Botanical
Botanical name: Codiaeum variegatum 'Gold Dust'
A croton with speckled gold and green leaves. Croton is a tropical plant grown for its color.
How to care for a croton plant
- Light: bright, indirect light indoors. Too little light turns the leaves green; too much direct sun dulls them.
- Water: water when the top half-inch to 1 inch of soil dries. Cut back in winter.
- Humidity and temperature: moderate to high humidity. Keep it between 60 and 85°F, away from drafts and cold.
Frequently asked questions
How to care for a croton plant? Bright indirect light, water when the top inch of soil dries, and moderate to high humidity.What is a croton plant? A tropical plant (Codiaeum variegatum) grown for its colorful leaves.
Read the full croton care guide.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 3" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
📖 The Botanical Journal & Horticultural Guides
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
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