What is the croton plant?
Plants
Croton are tropical, evergreen plants belonging to the euphrobiaceae or spurge . They are remarkable with their bright, multicolored leaves, and therefore the croton plant is also known as Joseph's coat. The foliage consists of stiff, wax and alternately placed leaves that can be of different shapes, oval, kopir, lobby or linear and mixtures of various shades of green, yellow, orange, red, pink, crimson, purple and black; The same plant can have different types of leaves and colors. Croton plants are caused by the presence of a chemical called anthocyanin in leaves and colors are brightened around the world or disappears according to the amount of sunlight. These plants can be planted directly into the ground, kept as plants in the garden or grown as houseplants. They can be relatively high maintenance and require a warm, humid environment and a demanding amount of water. They cannot survive in very cold weather, and if the supply of water is insufficient,Usually the leaves pointing upwards point down and begin to descend. In the case of excessive watering, the leaves begin to mind on the edges.
The amount of sunlight that the plant receives is also important. It does not do it too well if it receives the abundance of direct sunlight, but in insufficient light its color leaves begin to lose its color and brightness. Plant leaves are also beginning to decline in poor lighting conditions. The plant is vulnerable to mistakes; Spraying the plant with soapy water once or twice a day can help get rid of these pests.
under favorable conditions, the croton plant can reach heights of 10 feet (3.05 m) or more and produce small yellow flowers. This Usually helps from time to time pruning the plant to support the strong growth of the leaves. Pruned parts, especially slices of green wood and leaves, can be used to spread new croton plants.
croton plant leaves excretionThey hold the milk latex substance if they are torn and this latex can cover clothes. It is also toxic and can cause skin irritation. It is important to know that Crotons fall into the category of poisonous houseplants and if there are small children or pets in the house, special care should be given.