- Croton Petra
Botanical name: Codiaeum Variegatum ‘Petra’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: grows between 2-5 ft
Hardy zone: zones 10-13
Foliage color: green, yellow, red, orange, pink
Growth rate: grows up to 1 ft a year
Pruning instructions: trim and shape as desired in the winter
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: provides evergreen color to a garden
Light needs: about 3-6 hours of sun a day
Special features: striking colors in foliage
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry in between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize once a month in the spring and summer with 3-1-2
Best time to plant: spring or summer
Best type of soil: loam or sand
Companion plants: lantana, shrimp plant, pentas
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
