Garnet Milk Chocolate Jamaican Croton - Graptophyllum - Live Tropical Plant - Green Red Leaf - Emerald Goddess Gardens - Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot

The product is a starter-sized plant with an approximate 4-inch-diameter root zone. The plant will be a minimum of 6 to 8 inches tall. It will not have buds or blooms on arrival. Starter-sized plants are intended for a gardener to plant and grow to their mature size.

• The Garnet or Milk Chocolate variety of Graptophyllum pictum is a tall, bushy growing tropical shrub with rich, dark chocolate-burgundy and garnet red leaves. It is rich and intriguing color combination that offers a stunning tropical color accent in a shade garden, large outdoor mixed garden pots, or as a houseplant.
• While this plant is primarily grown for its spectacular foliage, it does produce small, inconspicuous, tubular flowers. These are typically red to purple-red and appear in clusters in the summer. Flowers often do not appear on container plants, especially if the stems are regularly pinched back to promote new, bushy foliage growth.
• Care: The Jamacian Croton is an easy-care plant. It thrives in organically rich, well-draining soil and prefers a pH that is slightly acidic to neutral. It is not drought-tolerant and should be watered to maintain consistent soil moisture. It benefits from a good quality, slow-release fertilizer during the growing season. Pinch regularly and prune more aggressively in late fall to maintain shape.
• Indoor Growing: Jamaican Crotons can be successfully grown indoors in a bright location with filtered light. It requires a minimum temperature of 55°F to thrive. Inspect regularly for common plant problems and treat as needed. Take care not to overwater.
• Climate: This tropical perennial is recommended for USDA Growing Zones 10 and 11. In all other climates, it must be grown as a container plant and brought indoors to a warm location when temperatures drop below 55°F, as it is not tolerant of cold or frost.