How to Care for Croton Plants

One of the charms of the croton plant is that is available in a variety of colors, sizes and leaf shapes. Common colors include shades of greens, yellows, reds, oranges, creams, blacks and purples. Leaf shapes vary from long and narrow, curvy or curled, and even wide and flat. They make excellent potted plants and can grow between 3 to 10 feet tall if properly cared for outside.

Although all croton plants have similar growing characteristics, the exact methods will vary slightly based on the exact type of croton you grow and whether you choose to keep it in the house or grow it outside. Croton plants grow well in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.