{"product_id":"croton-eleanor-roosevelt-sloppy-painter-codiaeum-variegatum","title":"Croton ‘Eleanor Roosevelt’ (Sloppy Painter) (Codiaeum variegatum)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"72\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eCroton ‘Eleanor Roosevelt’ (Sloppy Painter) (Codiaeum variegatum)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eCroton ‘Eleanor Roosevelt’—often nicknamed \u003cstrong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"137\"\u003e“Sloppy Painter”\u003c\/strong\u003e—is a showy tropical plant famous for leaves that look like they’ve been \u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"233\"\u003esplashed with paint\u003c\/strong\u003e. You’ll see bold mixes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"301\"\u003egreen, yellow, cream, orange, and red\u003c\/strong\u003e, with each leaf displaying a unique “paint-splatter” pattern. In very bright light, colors intensify and the plant becomes a vibrant focal point for interiors, patios, and warm-climate landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indoor spaces, sunny patios, entryways, tropical landscapes, and anyone who wants a croton with bold, artistic variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e🌿 Plant Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eCodiaeum variegatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Croton ‘Eleanor Roosevelt’, Sloppy Painter Croton\u003cbr data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"806\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical evergreen foliage shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, leathery leaves with “paint-splatter” multicolor variegation (every plant is unique)\u003cbr data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy shrub form; can be shaped with pruning\u003cbr data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eIndoors\/containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2–5 ft tall (varies by pot size, light, and care)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eOutdoors (warm climates):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~4–8+ ft tall in ideal conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eVisual Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-color tropical statement plant with artistic foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 outdoors (grown as a houseplant elsewhere)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e🪴 Care \u0026amp; Maintenance Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e🌞 Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eBest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very bright, indirect light indoors or several hours of gentle sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eOutdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade (morning sun is ideal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e More light = stronger color and sharper variegation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep shade (color fades, leaf drop) and harsh afternoon sun in extreme heat (possible scorch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eWater when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e1–2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil begin to dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist but never soggy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eTip: Crotons dislike drying out completely—steady moisture helps prevent leaf drop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e🪨 Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eRich, well-draining potting mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eAdd perlite for extra drainage if needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eDrainage holes required for container-grown plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eIdeal temperature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e65–85°F (18–29°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003emoderate to high humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e (helps prevent crispy edges and leaf drop)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eAvoid drafts and temperatures below \u003cstrong data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003e60°F (16°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e🌿 Fertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eFeed every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during spring and summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003eUse a balanced houseplant fertilizer at label rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003eReduce feeding in fall\/winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003e✂️ Pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003ePinch tips to encourage a fuller, bushier shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eTrim leggy stems during warm months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eRemove damaged leaves as needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003e⚠️ Common Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003eLeaf drop: sudden changes in light\/temperature, drafts, or inconsistent watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2747\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2747\"\u003eFaded color: not enough light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003eBrown edges: low humidity or underwatering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003ePests: spider mites\/scale\/mealybugs—treat early if detected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003e📦 What You’ll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003eOne healthy \u003cstrong data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003eCroton ‘Eleanor Roosevelt’ (Sloppy Painter) (Codiaeum variegatum)\u003c\/strong\u003e in a nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3084\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003eEvery plant is unique:\u003c\/strong\u003e paint-splatter pattern and color intensity vary naturally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003eMinor cosmetic leaf marks may occur from normal growing\/handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3156\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003e✅ Acclimation Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3372\"\u003eAfter delivery, place in a warm, stable spot with very bright light and avoid moving it repeatedly. 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