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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