Did you know that there are ornamental plants that can usually be found in cemetery areas? Maybe you also have this plant at home but don't realize it. Croton is an ornamental plant that is liked by many people. The presence of croton plants in the burial area indicates that the grave is quite old or has been there for a long time. The croton plant (Codiaeum Variegatum) or commonly known as croton, is a plant in the form of a shrub or bush that reaches a height of 4 meters. Apart from that, croton has a hard round and branched stem, and the different shapes of the leaves make croton have various types. The uniqueness of the croton plant makes it attractive for people to buy it. Let's look at the following explanation, so that you know the various types of croton and how to care for them accordingly
Various Types of Croton Plant
- Croton tie
This croton has a shape similar to a bow tie, namely its leaves are short and sharp at the top. Apart from that, the color combination is red, green and yellow.
- Croton emping
Croton emping has small, thick leaves and a slightly round, wavy shape. Yellow and green are a combination of leaf colors produced by this croton.
- Tortoise croton
The name of the tortoise croton comes from the slightly wrinkled and textured pattern of its leaves, which is very similar to a tortoise shell. This type of croton has gradients of yellow, green and red.
As previously mentioned, this plant has several unique qualities that can attract customers to buy and plant it at home. Croton has different leaf shapes and patterns for each type, so this can affect the selling value of croton. Talking about leaves, this plant also has different leaf color variations for each type, ranging from a combination of green, yellow, red, purple, to brown. Not only that, it turns out that this ornamental plant can be used as medicine by using certain parts, which must be processed properly so as not to cause side effects. The croton plant itself is a plant that comes from areas that have tropical and sub-tropical climates. Croton can be found in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, and Australia. Because this plant grows in a tropical climate, of course it requires sufficient sunlight and must pay attention to the air temperature.
