Q–My yellow-spotted croton dried out once or twice to the point of wilting before I got the hang of how much water was needed, but it perked up quickly after each watering. Now I notice that there is ...

We typically are not blessed with the gorgeous shows of fall color more northerly areas receive this time of year, but there are a number of plants area gardeners can grow here with foliage that will ...

Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) adds a bold splash of color to your indoor garden in winter or acts as an accent plant outdoors in summer and fall. This small woody plant with striking foliage can be ...

Let’s hear a good word for crotons. No, they are not those crunchy things you sprinkle in your soup. How about showing a little respect here. Crotons, after all, are practically Florida pioneers. Like ...

The next time you come across a Florida landscape photo from the '40s or '50s, especially from the Miami area, keep your eye out for crotons. The plant, which is known for its dazzling display of ...

There are several hundred cultivars of croton (Codiaeum variegatum), and one of the newer varieties is Croton "Magnificent." This croton has large, 4- to 6-inch oval leaves, with a thick, ...

It has been called the world's most colorful shrub which is certainly not an exaggeration and I have been in love with it ever since I made my first visit to the Caribbean 30 years ago. If you are a ...

We’re almost to the finish line: The long, hot summer will be over soon, and fall will officially arrive later this month. You may be itching to replace those warm-season landscape plants that have ...

David Hickman is convinced he’s growing a gold mine, and he’s really nervous. His back yard in Plantation is home to dozens of varieties of Thai crotons that he says can’t be found anywhere else in ...

You don't see these growing outside in Britain, but in the wild, the croton is an evergreen shrub that can reach 10ft in height. In cooler climes, it's a houseplant, andfar smaller. Did you know with ...