4" Pot Croton Gold Dust

Common Name: Croton, Croton Gold Dust Scientific Name: Codiaeum variegatum -Care Recommendations By The Dude- Best for These Animals: Small-to-moderate sized reptiles and amphibians.  Larger-sized animals may break off fragile leaves if they try to climb them. Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, most TerraFirma Soil Depth: Most soil depths okay with proper drainage. Lighting: Medium to high. Humidity & Misting: 40% to 80%, can take higher for brief periods.  If soil dries out for prolonged periods, crotons will wilt or drop leaves, and recovery times will be lengthy. Mature Plant Size & Root System: Croton can grow to be large shrubs or trees, but can easily be pruned to maintain desired height. When mature, croton can form deep taproots, but in a terrarium setting, the roots will typically remain noninvasive. Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: High temperature, so long is it is not directly under a heat source.  Can be used as a hardy groundcover