Croton Petra
Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum 'Petra'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Croton Petra highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones 10-11 or as an indoor plant
The dizzying array of pinks, reds, oranges, and yellows, that dance among the light and dark greens of the Croton Petra broadleaf evergreen (Codiaeum Variegatum Var. Pictum 'Petra') will leave your head spinning! The broad pointed, oval leaves are bedecked in a kaleidoscope of color that is different from leaf to leaf!
These are fantastic glossy air purifiers that improve air quality in your home while adding impressively bright color! Forgiving and easy to care for, the dense and compact, upright growth reaches 2-3 feet in height, while outdoor shrubs can reach a larger size.
Staying smaller and compact with a spreading upright form, Petra Croton adds massive impact with a small footprint. These brightly colored shrubs hail from Australia and Southeast Asia, where they grow as a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial. For those living in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11, Croton Petra can be grown outdoors and becomes an incredible specimen!
Planting and Application:
One of the few houseplants that love direct light indoors, these are easy-care air purifying plants that are curious specimen pieces that deserve a prominent area in the home! Fantastic small-scale specimens and equally complement mixed plantings in pots and planters, indoors, outdoors and around the porch, patio, balcony and front entry!
Petra adds dramatic color to outdoor frost-free growing zones! Croton shrubs are used as hedges and specimen plants in both front and backyard landscapes, creating small-scale accents. Dress up foundation plantings and tired beds with a fantastic boost of pure color! Highlight either side of your home's front steps with a pair flanking your steps, or a row along your driveway, sidewalk, or paths!
- Dramatic Sunset-Colored Variegated Foliage
- Compact Growth & Glossy Leaves
- Air Purifying Easy Care Houseplant
- Tropical Indoor Accent & Container Plant
- Perennial Hedge, Accent & Specimen in Zones 10 - 11
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Croton needs a bright, partial shade outdoor location or bright filtered/indirect light while indoors for the most color. Tropical evergreen shrubs do not tolerate overly dry sites or soggy areas. Plant in a well-drained enriched environment with regular fertility and consistent moisture. They also dislike frost, so avoid drafts indoors and protect outdoor plants from frost. Prune off any sickly or poor growth, and pinch back any leggy growth to encourage bushiness and branching.
- Bright Indirect Light
- Moderate Consistent Moisture
- Regular Fertility & Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Prune or Pinch Back Damaged, Sickly or Leggy Growth
- Rarely Bothered By Deer
The colorful display of the Petra Croton will dazzle you indoors and out! Buy these fantastically colored tropical broadleaf evergreens today for your landscape and enjoy the ease of care they offer your world! Now available at NatureHills.com!
