Gold Dust Croton

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The Gold Dust Croton is known and loved for its bright and beautiful foliage. Its green leaves appear to have been dusted by gold, hence its name. It is a slow grower and does well when grouped together. This plant usually grows to about 3 feet high, making it easy to add to any space!Best Locations For Growing Gold Dust CrotonPlace Gold Dust in your family room or kitchen for a pop of color. It will do well when placed in bedrooms as long as proper care is followed.Gold Dust Croton Sunlight RequirementsThis plant does well when placed near a south, west, or east-facing window. Gold Dust requires lots of bright indirect sunlight and can tolerate medium light.Gold Dust Croton CarePlant Gold Dust in well-drained soil containing a mix of perlite and sphagnum moss. Cut back dead leaves to the main stem as necessary. To maintain a compact look, cut back any long stems as necessary. Start with a 6-inch container when planting. Re-pot in the spring as needed increase container size by only one size. Pots must have drainage holes.Watering Gold Dust CrotonWater Gold Dust regularly to keep the soil is damp. Let the excess water drain from the pot. Mist leaves regularly to maintain humidity.Feeding Gold Dust CrotonApply a liquid, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

Gold Dust 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: LowHabit: UprightGrowth Rate: SlowMature Height: 3-6 feetMature Spread: 4-6 feetFlowering: NoFlower Color(s): NoneFlower Shade/Description: Grown for FoliageFragrant: NoFoliage Type: Foliage Color(s): Green, YellowFoliage Description: Green Speckled with Bright Yellow to Golden SpotsTemperature: 60 - 77F (16 - 25C)Humidity: Average (40% - 60%)Common Name: Gold Dust CrotonOther Name(s): Scientific Name: Croton variegatum 'Gold Dust'Plant Type: House Plant