Simply snip these leaves off at the base, using sterilized shears or pruners to avoid spreading plant diseases. Propagation. A bonus of pruning back your croton is that you'll have some stem tips ...

The croton plant, scientifically known as Codiaeum-variegatum, is most often used as an indoor houseplant in our region. The leaves of this unusual plant are large and can be 3 to 6 inches in ...

This week's Houseplants 101 shines a spotlight on a plant that's colorful (croton) and one that's all green but makes up for its appearance with its beneficial qualities (aloe vera).

The leaves are usually colorful and narrow to oblong in shape, often with lobes, growing to 12 inches long and half as wide.Light: Grows in the shade but produces the best leaf color in full ...