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Mammy Croton - 4" Pot - Plant Addicts
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Low MaintenanceLight Preference/Tolerated (Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)Above Average Watering NeedsMature Height 3-8 FeetThis bright, colorful plant is a wonderful and easy-to-care-for addition to the home. Also known as Mamey Croton and Croton Mamey, it boasts shiny, leathery, large, thick leaves that twist, curl …
Low MaintenanceLight Preference/Tolerated (Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)Above Average Watering NeedsMature Height 3-8 FeetThis bright, colorful plant is a wonderful and easy-to-care-for addition to the home. Also known as Mamey Croton and Croton Mamey, it boasts shiny, leathery, large, thick leaves that twist, curl and corkscrew as they grow. The leaves display a variety of bright colors including yellow, pink, red and orange.Best Locations For Growing Mammy Croton The Mammy Croton is a wonderful addition to any room that receives adequate light. Because it loves high humidity, you can also place it in a bathroom with a window or skylight. Just be careful with children and petsthis plant is highly toxic to humans and animals. The seeds are potentially fatal.Mammy Croton Sunlight RequirementsMammy Croton does well in partial shade to full sun. Youll get the best leaf color by providing it with some direct sun and bright light. A south- or west-facing window with at least two to three hours of direct sun daily is preferred, but make sure to provide some protection from direct sun because this can lead to leaf scorch.Mammy Croton CareCrotons need well-draining soil with plenty of humus. You can prune your Mammy to maintain its shape and keep its size under control by cutting the stems back at the base. This plant is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites and plant scale. Neem oil is a good solution to eradicate these issues.Watering Mammy Croton The Mammy Croton is a tropical plant and prefers high humidity, so dont let your plant dry out. You can set a moist pebble tray or humidifier nearby. The ideal humidity is 40-80 percent. Regular watering is important, but do not overwater. Keep soil moist but not soggy. Never allow the soil to dry out completely. Feeding Mammy Croton Fertilize seasonally in the spring, summer and fall. Do not fertilize in the winter. A good quality granular or liquid fertilizer will do the job.Mammy Croton InformationLight Exposure: Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light, Medium LightCare Requirements: EasyWatering Requirements: Above Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.Pet Friendly: NoKid Friendly: NoAir Purifier: HighHabit: UprightGrowth Rate: SlowMature Height: 3-8 feetMature Spread: 3-4 feetFlowering: YesFlower Color(s): White, YellowFlower Shade/Description: Yellow and WhiteFragrant: NoFoliage Type: Foliage Color(s): Brown, Green, Purple, Red, YellowFoliage Description: Bright Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and BrownTemperature: 60 - 70F (16 - 21C)Humidity: Average to Above Average (40% - 80%Common Name: Mammy CrotonOther Name(s): Scientific Name: Croton variegatum 'Mammy'Plant Type: House Plant | Houseplants > Croton Plant Addicts 4_CROTON_MAMMY-HP
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Low MaintenanceLight Preference/Tolerated (Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)Above Average Watering NeedsMature Height 3-8 FeetThis bright, colorful plant is a wonderful and easy-to-care-for addition to the home. Also known as Mamey Croton and Croton Mamey, it boasts shiny, leathery, large, thick leaves that twist, curl and corkscrew as they grow. The leaves display a variety of bright colors including yellow, pink, red and orange.Best Locations For Growing Mammy Croton The Mammy Croton is a wonderful addition to any room that receives adequate light. Because it loves high humidity, you can also place it in a bathroom with a window or skylight. Just be careful with children and petsthis plant is highly toxic to humans and animals. The seeds are potentially fatal.Mammy Croton Sunlight RequirementsMammy Croton does well in partial shade to full sun. Youll get the best leaf color by providing it with some direct sun and bright light. A south- or west-facing window with at least two to three hours of direct sun daily is preferred, but make sure to provide some protection from direct sun because this can lead to leaf scorch.Mammy Croton CareCrotons need well-draining soil with plenty of humus. You can prune your Mammy to maintain its shape and keep its size under control by cutting the stems back at the base. This plant is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites and plant scale. Neem oil is a good solution to eradicate these issues.Watering Mammy Croton The Mammy Croton is a tropical plant and prefers high humidity, so dont let your plant dry out. You can set a moist pebble tray or humidifier nearby. The ideal humidity is 40-80 percent. Regular watering is important, but do not overwater. Keep soil moist but not soggy. Never allow the soil to dry out completely. Feeding Mammy Croton Fertilize seasonally in the spring, summer and fall. Do not fertilize in the winter. A good quality granular or liquid fertilizer will do the job.Mammy Croton InformationLight Exposure: Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light, Medium LightCare Requirements: EasyWatering Requirements: Above Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.Pet Friendly: NoKid Friendly: NoAir Purifier: HighHabit: UprightGrowth Rate: SlowMature Height: 3-8 feetMature Spread: 3-4 feetFlowering: YesFlower Color(s): White, YellowFlower Shade/Description: Yellow and WhiteFragrant: NoFoliage Type: Foliage Color(s): Brown, Green, Purple, Red, YellowFoliage Description: Bright Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and BrownTemperature: 60 - 70F (16 - 21C)Humidity: Average to Above Average (40% - 80%Common Name: Mammy CrotonOther Name(s): Scientific Name: Croton variegatum 'Mammy'Plant Type: House Plant | Houseplants > Croton Plant Addicts 4_CROTON_MAMMY-HP