Gold Dust Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)

$14.99

In stock

Bright light
Moderate care

What arrives

Your Gold Dust Croton
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Gold Dust Croton

Light
Bright light, including some direct sun.
Water
Keep the soil lightly moist, never soggy.
Care level

Happiest with a steady routine and the light it likes.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

3" pot: about 4 to 8 inches tall, pot included
4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

Gold dust croton has narrow, deep green leaves sprinkled with spots of gold, as if someone dusted the plant with paint. It brings a cheerful, sunny look to a windowsill or desk.

Like all crotons, it needs plenty of light to keep its color, and some direct sun is fine. In a dim spot the gold fades and the plant sulks. Keep the soil lightly moist, never soggy, and give it some humidity. Do not worry if it drops a few leaves after the move to your home; crotons often do while they settle, then push out fresh growth.

Choose a 3 or 4 inch pot. A good pick for your brightest window.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Gold Dust Croton

How much light does the Gold Dust Croton need?

Bright light, including some direct sun.

How often should I water the Gold Dust Croton?

Keep the soil lightly moist, never soggy.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 3" and 4" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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