Croton Petra Bush

Bestie Archetype: The Tropical Maximalist 🌈

If a sunset vacation wore a plant costume, it would be the Croton Petra Bush. With vibrant leaves splashed in shades of yellow, orange, red, and green, this beauty brings nonstop colour to any space. It loves bright light, warmth, and consistent care to keep its dramatic foliage looking its best. The more light it receives, the more its colours can shine—because this plant was absolutely born for the spotlight. While it enjoys a little attention, it rewards you with one of the boldest displays in the plant world. Expect a companion that’s cheerful, expressive, and impossible to ignore. Bring home the Croton Petra Bush, and your collection gains the friend who wears colour proudly and believes every day deserves a little extra drama.

Codiaeum variegatum

Type: Tropical; Perennial; Tree

Water: Soak soil thourougly then allow to dry - repeat process

Light: High

Propagation: Stem Cuttings

Pet safe: No

Native: South Pacific