{"product_id":"croton-petra","title":"Croton Petra","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eCroton Apple Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"175\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eCodiaeum variegatum\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"223\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"192\"\u003ecroton\u003c\/strong\u003e (most popular)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eGarden Croton,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eVariegated Croton,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eJoseph’s Coat\u003c\/strong\u003e (because of its multi-colored leaves),\u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eFire Croton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euphorbiaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen ornamental shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia \u0026amp; Pacific Islands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"364\"\u003e Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eLeaves are \u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"404\"\u003erounder or oval-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e, resembling the outline of an apple leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eFoliage has \u003cstrong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"509\"\u003egreen, yellow, orange, and red variegation\u003c\/strong\u003e, often with bold patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eCompact and bushy, making it suitable for both \u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"608\"\u003epots and gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e1. Sun \u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eNeeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"691\"\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e for strong color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eSome morning sunlight enhances the variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eToo little light → leaves lose brightness and turn mostly green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e2. \u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eWater when the \u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"905\"\u003etop 2–3 cm of soil feels dry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eLikes evenly moist soil but avoid overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eHigh humidity is beneficial – mist leaves or place near a humidifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e3. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eUse a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003ewell-draining potting mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (garden soil + compost + sand\/perlite).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e4. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eApply a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003ebalanced liquid fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e every 3–4 weeks in the growing season (spring–summer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eReduce feeding in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e5. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003ePruning \u0026amp; Repotting\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003ePrune to shape and maintain bushiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eRepot every 2–3 years to refresh soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eProduces \u003cstrong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003etiny white or yellowish flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, but they are not ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003ecolorful leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e are the main feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e Uses \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eOrnamental value\u003c\/strong\u003e – prized for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eleaves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eIndoor\/outdoor décor\u003c\/strong\u003e – looks great in containers, balconies, and landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eAir purification\u003c\/strong\u003e – improves indoor air quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like other crotons, the apple variety is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003etoxic to pets and humans\u003c\/strong\u003e if ingested\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wayanadantouch Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52689257464172,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5289\/8668\/files\/croton_petra.webp?v=1758365681","url":"https:\/\/wayanadantouchgarden.com\/products\/croton-petra","provider":"Wayanadan Touch Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}