{"title":"Codiaeum (Croton)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCodiaeum, still often called Croton, is known for thick glossy leaves in yellow, orange, red and deep green tones that stay vivid only with strong light and stable conditions. These upright shrubs react quickly to dim corners, cold drafts, dry air and wet stale substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen indoor foliage needs real colour rather than another shade of green, Codiaeum stands out immediately. The trade-off is that it likes consistency more than improvisation, so it pays to choose one warm bright place and let the plant settle there instead of moving it around.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"codiaeum-variegatum-kroton-petra","title":"Codiaeum variegatum (Croton) 'Petra'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCodiaeum variegatum (Croton) 'Petra' at a glance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCodiaeum variegatum 'Petra' is classic croton energy in a form that still works well indoors: large leathery leaves, strong upright growth, and veins that shift through yellow, orange, and red against a deep green base. It brings immediate colour and structure to bright rooms, especially where softer green foliage would disappear into the background. Because the plant grows more vertically than broadly, it reads as a proper focal piece without needing a huge footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat keeps 'Petra' convincing is consistency. Give it strong filtered light, steady warmth, and a substrate that stays lightly moist without turning dense or soggy. When those basics are in place, Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra' holds its colour well and builds into a bold, long-term indoor accent rather than a short-lived novelty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"Baby (XS)","offer_id":61184004456778,"sku":"MM-LUN14","price":6.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":61184002687306,"sku":"MM-JOGR71","price":43.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/Codiaeum_variegatum_Croton_Petra_01.webp?v=1772575919"},{"product_id":"codiaeum-variegatum-croton-mrs-iceton","title":"Codiaeum variegatum (Croton) 'Mrs. Iceton'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCodiaeum variegatum (Croton) 'Mrs. Iceton' at a glance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCodiaeum variegatum 'Mrs. Iceton' offers a softer, more blended kind of croton colour, with broader leaves that shift through lime, yellow, blush pink, coral, and burgundy as they mature. That layered transition gives the plant a more painterly look than sharply veined cultivars, and the gently arching habit adds movement without losing structure. It is still unmistakably a croton, but one with a lighter, more nuanced palette than the usual high-contrast forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive 'Mrs. Iceton' bright indirect light, warm stable temperatures, and humidity high enough to keep the foliage from crisping at the edges. Like other crotons, it dislikes sudden changes and cold drafts more than it dislikes regular pruning. Under steady care, it becomes a strong indoor statement with colour that feels rich and varied rather than loud for its own sake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53298872746314,"sku":"MM-MEC-0290","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/0906d2_0709d09dca5246c1af2bade6e62199c5_mv2.webp?v=1772578667"},{"product_id":"copy-of-codiaeum-variegatum-croton-mrs-iceton","title":"Codiaeum variegatum (Croton) 'Mammi'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCodiaeum variegatum (Croton) 'Mammi' at a glance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCodiaeum variegatum 'Mammi' takes croton colour and twists it into something more animated, with narrow curled leaves that spiral and bend instead of lying flat along the stems. Reds, oranges, greens, and yellows shift through the foliage at once, so the whole plant feels energetic even when it is standing still. Because the habit stays fairly compact and upright, all that movement remains contained rather than turning into a shapeless mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt still needs the usual croton basics: bright light, warmth, and enough humidity to prevent leaf drop and tired brown edges. What you get in return is a far more textural look than broader-leaved cultivars offer. 'Mammi' works especially well as a focal plant when you want colour, but also want leaf shape to carry part of the visual drama.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":53298873008458,"sku":"MM-JOGR1","price":24.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/0906d2_2ce311927abd4560b331914b4b9e0d54_mv2.webp?v=1772578676"},{"product_id":"codiaeum-variegatum-aucubaefolia","title":"Codiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCodiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia' at a glance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCodiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia' gives croton colour in a more spotted, painterly way, carrying thick glossy leaves splashed with yellow over a deep green base rather than relying only on bold red veining. The result feels vibrant without becoming chaotic, and the compact upright growth makes it easier to place than larger crotons that quickly dominate a room. Each plant develops its own pattern, so it has some unpredictability while still reading as clean and intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike most crotons, it performs best when light is bright, warmth is steady, and the root zone never swings between swampy and bone dry. Under those conditions, 'Aucubaefolia' holds dense foliage and strong colour surprisingly well. It is a useful choice when you want a tropical accent plant with obvious energy but a more controlled silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"Baby (XS)","offer_id":53298898698570,"sku":"MM-MEC-0613","price":7.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/0906d2_69727b9ac2fc4fd28eade2a68458828e_mv2.webp?v=1772578822"},{"product_id":"codiaeum-variegatum-excellent","title":"Codiaeum variegatum 'Excellent'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCodiaeum variegatum 'Excellent' at a glance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCodiaeum variegatum 'Excellent' looks sharper and more graphic than many crotons, using narrow lobed leaves and saturated colour to build a plant that feels almost designed rather than merely grown. Greens, yellows, oranges, and reds run through the foliage in strong bands and patches, and the upright habit keeps all that colour stacked in a narrow column instead of spreading outward. It is especially effective where you need bold foliage but not a plant that reads too broad or heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo keep 'Excellent' looking intense rather than tired, give it bright filtered light, steady warmth, and enough humidity that leaf edges do not crisp. Water once the upper layer has started to dry, but do not let the root zone stay soggy. When conditions stay stable, it becomes one of the cleaner, more architectural croton forms available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"Baby (XS)","offer_id":53298908430666,"sku":"MM-MEC-0614","price":7.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/0906d2_996903c2f3b34d77a981ad21d206ae6a_mv2.webp?v=1772578799"},{"product_id":"codiaeum-variegatum-sunny-star","title":"Codiaeum variegatum 'Sunny Star'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCodiaeum variegatum 'Sunny Star' at a glance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCodiaeum variegatum 'Sunny Star' offers a cleaner, more graphic kind of croton colour, using narrow dark green leaves splashed with bright yellow rather than the heavy multicolour veining seen in broader-leaved forms. That makes the plant feel lighter and sharper, while still delivering enough contrast to stand out on shelves, sideboards, or in grouped tropical displays. Its naturally upright, bushy habit also helps it stay tidy instead of sprawling into a messy patch of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the strongest look, place 'Sunny Star' in very bright filtered light and keep conditions warm and stable. Regular watering with a slight dry-down, plus moderate humidity, keeps the leaves clean and firm. Treated well, Codiaeum variegatum 'Sunny Star' reads like a bright brushstroke in the room rather than just another green plant with yellow marks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53298935365962,"sku":"MM-MEC-1011","price":15.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/0906d2_b98c78cf1dd04084b9c97fac460a7ed2_mv2.webp?v=1772578889"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/collections\/Codiaeum_variegatum_Croton_Mammi_01.webp?v=1773449671","url":"https:\/\/foliage-factory.live\/en-de\/collections\/codiaeum-croton.oembed","provider":"Foliage Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}