Origin - Central America, South America

Light - Likes medium light: not too bright and not too shady. More tolerant of shade than others.

Watering - Wait for the soil to be dry and water little and often - it's better for the soil to be a bit dry than too soggy (check out our Eco-Friendly Watering Can)

Temperature - Likes warm rooms, temperature no less than 16°C

Feeding - Apply weak, all-purpose fertiliser during the warmer months.

Grooming - Regularly dust the leaves off with a damp cloth so it can breathe properly. If your philodendron vines get too long for your taste, you can cut them back during the growing season

Humidity - It likes a humid environment, so mist the leaves regularly (check out our Eco-Friendly Mister)

Potential issues - Direct sunshine can cause many of the leaves to turn yellow at the same time

Toxicity - Toxic to pets and children

Origin    Southeast Asia
Light    It will grow best in bright, indirect light, but will adapt in lower light 
Water    Water only when the top of the soil feels dry-overwatering can cause its roots to rot. Consider misting the leaves instead.
Temperature    16-29°C
Feeding    Use a weak general purpose fertiliser during spring & summer
Grooming    You can cut back straggly ends which should help it grow more consistently.
Humidity    Likes a moist environment, so mist the leaves regularly
Potential issues    Browning tips of the leaves are a sign of the room being too dry. What can be done it to pop the plant on top of a tray with damp pebbles. Yellow leaves are a symptom of too much water.
Toxicity    Toxic to pets and children

Origin - Tropical western Africa.

Light - Enjoys being in bright rooms, but avoid direct sun. By rotating the plant every few days, it will grow evenly, rather than lean toward the light.

Watering - Water only when the top layer of soil feels dry. During winter months, reduce watering (check out our Eco-Friendly Watering Can).

Temperature - Likes warm rooms, temperature no less than 16°C.

Feeding - Feed it diluted fertiliser once a month during the growing season.

Grooming - Dust the leaves with a damp cloth regularly to allow the plant to breathe better. Any dead or damaged leaves can be trimed off.

Humidity - Likes high humidity, so mist the leaves regularly/ daily- this will keep it fresh (check out our Eco-Friendly Mister).

Potential issues - It can take a while to adjust to a new environment.

Toxicity - Toxic to pets and children.

Origin - Tropical Asia and Pacific regions.

Light - Crotons like bright, indirect light. Sufficient light will promote the vibrant leaf colours. Avoid direct sunlight, which can damage the leaves.

Watering - Water weekly in the summer, keeping the soil evenly moist. During winter, reduce watering (check out our Eco-Friendly Watering Can)

Temperature - Likes warm rooms, temperature no less than 16°C

Feeding - Balanced, water-soluble fertiliser during the growing season

Grooming - Prune the croton back hard at the beginning of the growing season, if it becomes leggy. 

Humidity - Likes hight humidity, mist the leaves regularly (check out our Eco-Friendly Mister)

Potential issues - Can be susceptible to spider mites if the humidity is particularly low. Mist the croton regularly to avoid an infestation.

Toxicity - Toxic to pets and children