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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 4" nursery grow pot.
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- ✓ Greenhouse Direct Dispatch: Dispatched directly from climate-controlled nurseries in secure root thermal packaging with moisture reserves.
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Live Houseplants
Pets: keep out of reach
Croton 'Petra' (Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra')
Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra'
Fiery multicolored tropical leaves in crimson, yellow, and emerald.
$21.00
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30-Day Live Arrival Guarantee
Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.
About This Botanical
The Croton 'Petra' (Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra') is an electrifying tropical showstopper famous for its fiery, multi-colored leathery foliage. Large oval leaves showcase prominent veins painted in brilliant shades of sunburst yellow, fiery orange, scarlet red, and rich forest green.
Native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, Croton Petra brings radiant botanical warmth and vibrant energy to sunlit rooms and indoor plant collections.
Botanical Care Essentials
| Light | Bright direct to bright indirect sunlight. High light intensity is essential to maintain vibrant leaf coloration. |
| Water | Water when top 1/2 to 1 inch of soil feels dry. Keep soil consistently lightly moist; avoid bone-dry soil. |
| Humidity | Moderate to high humidity (50–70%). Mist regularly or use a pebble tray. |
| Temperature | 65°F to 85°F (18°C–29°C). Avoid sudden drafts and cold exposure below 60°F. |
| Substrate | Rich, well-draining peat-based potting soil amended with perlite. |
⚠️ Pet Toxicity Notice:
The ASPCA lists Codiaeum variegatum as toxic to dogs and cats due to diterpene esters. Keep out of reach of domestic pets.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" 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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