Garden Croton

Codiaeum variegatum

$99⁹⁹

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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
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
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
#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
#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

Garden Croton highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Codiaeum variegatum
Growing Zones

All Zones Indoors
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Regular Water in Spring and Summer, Dry Side in Winter
Soil

House Plant Mix
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Foliage Plant
Pollinator Friendly

No

Growing Zones all zones indoors

Find Your Growing Zone!

Striking Sunset Painted Garden Croton Plant

Showy Sunset-Colored Foliage
Perennial in Zones 10 - 11
Bright Light Houseplant
Tropical Indoor Plant
Air Purifier

Tropical Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) makes a breathtaking houseplant. This plant's leathery leaves are decorated in yellow, orange, red, and green variegated patterns. This creates a magnificently showy 'sunset' appearance.

This awe-inspiring, brightly colored shrub hails from Australia and Southeast Asia, where it grows as a slow-growing evergreen perennial. For those living in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11, Croton can be grown outdoors.

In Zones 3 - 9, enjoy this plant as an annual or indoors as a houseplant. Croton deserves a place of honor in your home where it can display its striking foliage and soak up the sunshine.

Croton is one of the few houseplants that love direct light, a south, west, or east facing window is a preferred home for your new Croton. If your home is lacking in light, Croton will appreciate a grow light. Six to eight hours of direct sunlight a day will bring out the gorgeous yellow, red and green foliage of this houseplant.

This tropical plant likes warm temperatures, thriving at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant your Croton in rich, well-drained soil.

Crotons need frequent watering during the growing season to keep their soil moist. Indoor Croton will appreciate higher humidity from a humidifier or pebble tray. During the winter, make sure to protect your plant from cold temperatures and decrease the frequency of watering.

Crotons are slow-growing houseplants, but over time they can reach about three feet in height indoors. This is one of the most stunning air-purifying houseplants around.

Add a sun-loving Garden Croton to your houseplant collection before they're gone. Order from Nature Hills today!