Croton 'Mammy'

Croton ‘Mammy’ 🌈🍃 is all about color, with twisted, glossy leaves in shades of green, yellow, orange, and red that make it feel like a plant and a party at the same time. It does best in very bright light indoors or outdoors in warm weather, where the color stays strongest and it can really show off on a patio, bright room, or sunny corner. This plant is more manageable once it settles in, but it likes consistency and can get fussy if moved around too much or kept too dim. Pro tip: if the color starts fading or it drops leaves, check the light first ☀️—crotons usually want more brightness, not less.

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Quick Facts:
🌱 Botanical Name: Codiaeum variegatum ‘Mammy’
🏷️ Common Names: Croton ‘Mammy’, Mammy Croton, Croton Plant
💧 Watering Needs: Moderate; water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry
☀️ Light Needs: Very bright light; can handle some direct sun
🍃 Growth Habit: Upright, branching foliage plant
🪴 Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
⚠️ Toxicity: Toxic if chewed or ingested by pets or people
🌎 Native Region: Cultivar of a species native to tropical Asia and the Pacific

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