Daily
Water Requirement
Non Fragrant
Fragrance
Graptophyllum
Genus
Large
Size
Medium
Maintenance
Yes
With Pots
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Balcony,Living Room,Low Maintenance
Use
Jamaican Croton
Family
Acanthaceae
Origin
New Guinea
Description
Oval shaped glossy tricolor foliage sometimes called the "Jamaican Croton". The satiny leaves are thin and dark green with irregular variegated markings of white and yellow along the central vein. The stems are usually reddish and contrast nicely with the leaves. The plant can grow upto to 6' at maturity.
Light
Tolerates heat and humidity, Likes bright light and moist.
Watering
It is moderately drought tolerant but will quickly wilt during dry periods if it s not well established or it s planted in sandy soil.
Potting Mix
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between watering .
Fertilizer
Fertilize Jamaican Croton plant a couple of times a year (at minimum) to keep it happy. You can fertilize more frequently, if you wish, especially if you grow it in a bright spot. Use any houseplant fertilizer
Landscape Uses
Great for accents in container gardening.
