Plant library · codiaeum-variegatum
Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
Toxic to cats and dogs
Vivid multicoloured leaves that need bright light to hold their colour. Keep evenly moist and warm; hates cold draughts.
Toxicity
Toxic
Toxic
Caution
Based on general horticultural consensus, not a pet-poison database.
Pet-safety information is a general guide from the ASPCA's toxic-plant database and covers cats and dogs only. "If eaten" summarises the symptoms ASPCA lists for that plant; how an animal actually reacts depends on how much it ate and on the animal. It isn't exhaustive, isn't veterinary advice, and individual animals vary — never rely on it as the sole basis for a decision about your pet. If you think your pet has eaten a harmful plant, contact a vet immediately.
Care
- WaterEvery 7–10 days
- LightBright, indirect
- HumidityHigh humidity
- Temperature18–27 °C
The same interval the Sabz app schedules reminders from. In autumn and winter the app stretches it; see houseplants in autumn.
Common problems
- Sudden leaf drop — cold, draughts, or a move — Dropping leaves →
- Dull green leaves — not enough light
- Brown edges — dry air or underwatering
In the app
Add a croton to Sabz and the watering interval above becomes a reminder, the toxicity verdict sits on the plant's own page, and when a leaf turns, the Check-up reads what you have actually logged to say why.
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