{"product_id":"croton-magnificent-codiaeum-variegatum","title":"Croton ‘Magnificent’ (Codiaeum variegatum)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eCroton ‘Magnificent’ (Codiaeum variegatum)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eCroton ‘Magnificent’ is a bold, high-color tropical plant loved for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"156\"\u003evibrant, multicolored foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e—a striking mix of \u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"225\"\u003egreen, yellow, orange, red, and sometimes pink\u003c\/strong\u003e. It instantly adds a “wow” factor to interiors, patios, and warm-climate landscapes. With bright light, its colors become richer and more intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indoor spaces, sunny patios, entryways, tropical landscape accents, and anyone wanting maximum foliage color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e🌿 Plant Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eCodiaeum variegatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Croton ‘Magnificent’, Garden Croton\u003cbr data-start=\"634\" 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light)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eOutdoors (warm climates):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~4–8+ ft tall in ideal conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eVisual Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorful, tropical, statement foliage plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1109\"\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=\"1160\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e🪴 Care \u0026amp; Maintenance Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e🌞 Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eBest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light indoors or several hours of gentle sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eOutdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade (morning sun is ideal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e More light = stronger color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eTip: Crotons dislike drying out completely—consistent watering helps prevent leaf drop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e🪨 Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eRich, well-draining potting mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eAdd perlite for extra drainage if needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eDrainage holes required for container-grown plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eIdeal temperature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e65–85°F (18–29°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003emoderate to high humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e (helps prevent leaf drop and crispy edges)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eAvoid cold drafts and temperatures below \u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003e60°F (16°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e🌿 Fertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eFeed every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during spring and summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eUse a balanced houseplant fertilizer at label rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eReduce feeding in fall\/winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e✂️ Pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003ePinch or trim to encourage a fuller, bushier shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eRemove damaged leaves as needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003eTip: Pruning in warm months encourages branching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e⚠️ Common Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003eLeaf drop: sudden changes in light\/temperature, drafts, or inconsistent watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003eFaded color: not enough light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eBrown edges: low humidity or underwatering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003ePests: spider mites\/scale\/mealybugs—treat early if detected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003e📦 What You’ll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003eOne healthy \u003cstrong data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003eCroton ‘Magnificent’ (Codiaeum variegatum)\u003c\/strong\u003e in a nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003eEvery plant is unique:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaf color patterns and intensity vary naturally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2927\"\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=\"2929\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003e✅ Acclimation Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003eAfter delivery, place in a warm, stable spot with bright light and avoid moving it repeatedly. 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