Houseplant of the week: croton

Bold and flamboyant, this instant mood-lifter loves indirect sunlightWhy will I love it?The Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum is colourful and flamboyant. Its foliage is decorated with a bold, batik-like design of yellows, greens, reds and almost black. For me, it's an instant mood-lifter, as it reminds me of summers spent in my granny's garden in St Lucia.Light or shade? Bright, indirect light. Continue reading...