Croton Captain Kidd is a decorative tropical plant with lush leathery, multi-colored foliage splashed with vibrant greens, yellow and red when planted in warm frost-free areas. Captain Kidd enjoys a sheltered patio or indoor position which makes a wonderful specimen plant for a feature pot.
This plant will grow to a height of 1-1.5m high and a width of 1m. Croton is typically offered as an indoor plant, but can also be used outdoors as a seasonal accent plant in containers or plantings of annuals or mixed ornamentals.
Plant specification
Common Name
Croton, Zanzibar Croton
Maximum Reachable Height
Up to 10 feet
Flower Colour
Cream
Bloom Time
Summer
Difficulty Level
Medium.
Croton Captain Kidd Planting And Care
Sunlight
Croton plant grows well in bright indirect sunlight.
Soil
Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged Croton Captain Kidd parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.
Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
Keep the plant in indirect light.
Do not repot immediately after receiving it.
Special feature of Croton Captain Kidd
It is an air purifier indoor plant with bright colourful foliage.
Ornamental uses of Croton Captain Kidd
Can be used for Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, etc
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Crotons are my favorite and they have varieties of it. All the crotons I ordered was delivered in very healthy condition.
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