Croton 'Picasso'
Picasso’s Paintbrush Croton 🎨🌿 stands out with skinny twisted leaves splashed in green, yellow, orange, and red, giving it a wild painterly look that feels more like living decor than a typical foliage plant. It does best in very bright light indoors or outdoors in warm weather, where the color stays strongest and the plant keeps its bold shape. This one is a bit more particular than easy beginner plants and does best with steady warmth, good light, and consistent watering without staying soggy. Pro tip: if the color starts fading or leaves begin dropping, check the light first and keep it away from cold drafts ☀️.
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Quick Facts:
🌱 Botanical Name: Codiaeum variegatum ‘Picasso’s Paintbrush’
🏷️ Common Names: Picasso’s Paintbrush Croton, Croton
💧 Watering Needs: Moderate; water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry
☀️ Light Needs: Bright indirect light to some direct sun
🍃 Growth Habit: Upright, branching foliage shrub
🪴 Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
⚠️ Toxicity: Toxic if chewed or ingested by pets or people
🌎 Native Region: Cultivar of a species native to Southeast Asia and the western Pacific
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At Austin Jungle Co, we believe plants can brighten a space, lift the mood, and make everyday life feel a little better. We focus on offering plants that feel approachable and worthwhile, with thoughtful sourcing from growers we trust.
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the Picasso paintbrush croton is beautiful. it arrived quickly and well packed. thank xou
one of my favorites! beautiful
Great quality. Had for a few weeks and still alive
This plant just arrived beautifully packed and in great condition!
I am so happy with this plant. This business is a 5 star with shipping, product and overall experience. Rare in today’s wonky world…..lol Thank you for taking pride in your business.
I have purchased several plants from this seller over the past few months and have always been more than happy with them and with the stellar customer service that Alex provides. This is the first time that I bought a plant from him to give as a gift, and it didn’t disappoint…my nephew loved it! Although it took 6 days to arrive (the USPS always likes to make things interesting 😉), it was packaged so well that the soil was still moist and the plant was in excellent condition! Thank you!
Super excited. I have never seen this variety before.
This plant is stunning! It was lost in transit a couple of days (not the sellers fault) but it was packed so well that when it arrived the soil was still damp and it looks so healthy. Love it!
Beautiful and healthy plants! Arrived in great shape too.
Plants arrived wonderfully packed and quite fast! Beautiful! Thank you
Beautiful healthy plant. It was packed very well
Beautiful plants! I ordered two. Both were well packaged and arrived in great condition!
Plant arrived in excellent condition and well packaged. Beautiful!
Received on time, well package and the plant was as pictured.
Love this plant
It's beautiful and it came well planted and protected
Lovely plant
Item was perfect abd will def buy from this shop again!
Plant was healthy and is thriving in the garden
Beautiful plants that arrived in great shape. They where packaged very well. Very happy customer.
Beautiful plant. I’m so glad I purchased 3. They were packaged so good. I have never seen plants packaged that way but it sure did work out great. Everybody who loves unique beautiful plants needs one. I am happy.
fast shipment, secure packaging, beautiful plant