{"product_id":"speckled-croton-codiaeum-variegatum-speckled","title":"Speckled Croton - Codiaeum variegatum 'Speckled'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeckled Croton (\u003cem\u003eCodiaeum variegatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Speckled') is a tropical foliage plant with large green leaves splashed with lime-yellow freckles all year round. It grows up to 2m tall and 1.5m wide, and it works as a colourful hedge, a garden feature or a pot plant. It loves warmth and humidity and needs protection from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreckled foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant green leaves splashed with lime-yellow speckles brighten a shady bed or a bright room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage carries the show in every season, with no dependence on flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible size and use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 2m by 1.5m, it works as a hedge, a feature plant or a container specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It loves humidity and warmth, so it settles into tropical and humid subtropical beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLights up dark areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny to part-shaded positions suit it, so it can bring a splash of colour to dull corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a row for a lush, colourful hedge up to 2m high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, indoors and out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot on a verandah or beside a pool shows off the speckled leaves, and indoors it makes a colourful plant for a bright room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical beds and dark corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with palms, gingers and ferns for a layered tropical look, or use it to lift a dull corner of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Speckled Croton in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun to part shade. Speckled Croton loves humidity and warmth, so it is happiest in tropical and subtropical gardens. Protect it from frost. In cooler southern gardens, grow it in a pot and shelter it for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil rich in organic matter. In a pot, a humus-rich potting mix is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well. Fertilise yearly with a slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune only if the plant becomes leggy. Crotons occasionally drop leaves after a change of light or watering routine, but they grow them back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Speckled Croton as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10, in 200mm pots in packs of 6 and in 300mm pots, sold singly. Tubes are the economical way to plant a hedge, while the larger pots arrive with more leaf for an instant feature. Expect a little leaf drop after delivery as the plant adjusts, with new growth following once it settles in warmth. Plants travel upright and settle quickly once watered in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hardy-tropical-plants-that-handle-wind-and-heat\"\u003eHardy tropical plants that handle wind and heat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 2m tall and 1.5m wide. Plants in pots usually stay smaller than those in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Protect it from frost. Where winters are cold, grow it in a pot and move it under cover, or enjoy it as an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Crotons are toxic if eaten and the sap can irritate skin, so keep the plant away from cats, dogs and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787204690239,"sku":"COD-VAR-SPECKL-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787204723007,"sku":"COD-VAR-SPECKL-140MM-P10","price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787204755775,"sku":"COD-VAR-SPECKL-200MM-P6","price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67787204788543,"sku":"COD-VAR-SPECKL-300MM","price":135.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/speckled-croton-codiaeum-variegatum-speckled.jpg?v=1792151992","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/speckled-croton-codiaeum-variegatum-speckled","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}