Luna Croton
4.2 out of 5 (206 experiences)
About Luna Croton
These sparkly specimens are a great choice for anyone looking to light up a room. They require abundant light to maintain their bright colors, and new leaves may loose their sparkle over time in low light so be sure they’re able to soak up the sun! ☀️ All parts of this plant are toxic, so keep them well out of reach of pets and children!
Taxonomy
Codiaeum variegatum
Codiaeum
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
Also known as
Gold Dust Croton, Gold Dust Croton, Sun-Spot Croton, Variegated Croton, Bush on Fire Croton, Croton Victoria Gold Bells, croton 'victoria gold bells', Oakleaf Croton, Gold Star Croton and Croton Tamara
How to care for Luna Croton
How often to water your Luna Croton
Luna Croton needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Gold Dust Croton in your home
Luna Croton love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Luna Croton does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Luna Croton in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Luna Croton
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Luna Croton after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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This finicky little thing is covered in spider mites. I’ve been recovering from surgery for the last 10 days so I haven’t been able to check on him. They popped up so fast! I just sprayed him with neem oil. Any other advice? #Croton #spidermites
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Mochi was totally ready for a pot upgrade! ✨ #golddustcroton #croton #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #greggers #greggang #repotseason #newpotwhosthis
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Thin and most of the branches are bare, with leaves bunched only in the „canopy“ and now leaves yellowing rapidly and falling off, heeelp I did repot my gold dust crotos a couple of days ago, it may have gotten a shock. Now i found curled up leaves under the canopy of still green leaves. Soil is not soggy, possibly a bit damp for a inch deep. I dont find any pests till now. Its on my balcony and summer starting here in dubai, temperatures rising. Its und the pergola , no direct sunlight . What am i doing wrong? 😭
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Top view of Mochi. ☀️ #croton #golddustcroton #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants #newgrowth #greggang
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Love this little snail planter that Mochi is in. 🐌 #croton #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #planttherapy
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plant is droopy and sad, might’ve overwatered.. what to do? #Codiaeum I have been taking care of my roommates plant and forgot to water it for a full week. it started shriveling up and drying out, so I watered it last night but might’ve overwatered… what can I do??
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My croton has been drooping and seems unhealthy since the last 2 days, I have been watering it once a week and placed in indirect sunlight… any advice to revive this kiddo would be appreciated. #Codiaeum
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Droopy Gold Dust Croton My croton is drooping but its soil feels moist still (though not completely soaked). Do you think this is from under watering or over watering? It’s in a Southwest window, near a humidifier. Thank you!
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My plant is in a 4 inch pot, when I go to replant, what size pot should I put her in? #Codiaeum
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My Croton has looked amazing since I’ve gotten it but suddenly it’s going limp and some leaves are drying up and falling off. Nothings changed. Same location and watering cycle. Any thoughts? Thanks! #Codiaeum
Care Summary for Luna Croton
Luna Croton
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
This thing is such a baby. Overnight after a few days since watering I’ll wake up to the leaves completely drooling down. After a little water it springs back up within a few hours. I love that it’s a low light thriving plant. As long as you catch those droopy leaves in time and leave it in full/partial shade it will be fine
This is my husband’s project. He loves houseplants with colors. Crotons are not in my wheelhouse. Somehow we’ve managed to keep Croter happy/ish. The leaves do brown. But we have kept it watered, fertilized twice with liquid fertilizer and just let this guy be. Beautiful foliage, all the colors of fall… fingers crossed on its survival through winter.
This baby just died so quickly on me. It got root rot SO easily and so quickly there was no saving it. What’s left of it is in water trying to grow stronger roots, but it is just a white stick with no leaves. One of the most concerning plant deaths as I just don’t know how I went wrong! Be wary and experienced with this one!