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Common name: Croton ‘Sunny Star’
Latin name: Codiaeum variegatum ‘Sunny Star’
Best position in the home: Loves bright light and benefits from a spot with plenty of indirect sunlight, with some gentle direct sun helping to enhance its vibrant colouring. A position near a south or west-facing window is ideal. Keep away from draughts and sudden temperature changes, as crotons prefer stable, warm conditions.
Water requirements: Keep the soil evenly moist, watering when the top layer begins to dry out. Avoid letting it dry out completely, as this can cause leaf drop. Ensure excess water drains away well. Reduce watering slightly during winter months. Prefers moderate to high humidity.
Home impact: A burst of sunshine in plant form, ‘Sunny Star’ features bold, glossy leaves splashed with bright yellow against deep green. Its vibrant colouring brings energy and warmth into any room, making it a perfect statement piece for bright interiors. A real mood-lifter that adds a tropical feel. Note: toxic if ingested, so keep out of reach of pets and children.
Potential height at full growth: Typically grows to around 60cm–1m indoors, forming a bushy, upright plant over time.
How to look after it: Place in a bright spot with plenty of light to maintain its vivid leaf colour. Water regularly to keep the soil lightly moist, ensuring good drainage. Maintain a warm environment and boost humidity where possible with misting or a humidity tray. Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser every 2–4 weeks during the growing season. Avoid moving the plant frequently, as this can cause leaf drop. Repot every couple of years using a well-draining houseplant compost.
Beginner friendliness 2/5
More Experienced! A stunning plant, but it can be sensitive to changes in light, temperature and watering, so best suited to those ready for a little extra care.
Bold, bright and full of personality, ‘Sunny Star’ brings tropical colour and drama into the home, perfect for making a statement in a well-lit space.
Description
Common name: Croton ‘Sunny Star’
Latin name: Codiaeum variegatum ‘Sunny Star’
Best position in the home: Loves bright light and benefits from a spot with plenty of indirect sunlight, with some gentle direct sun helping to enhance its vibrant colouring. A position near a south or west-facing window is ideal. Keep away from draughts and sudden temperature changes, as crotons prefer stable, warm conditions.
Water requirements: Keep the soil evenly moist, watering when the top layer begins to dry out. Avoid letting it dry out completely, as this can cause leaf drop. Ensure excess water drains away well. Reduce watering slightly during winter months. Prefers moderate to high humidity.
Home impact: A burst of sunshine in plant form, ‘Sunny Star’ features bold, glossy leaves splashed with bright yellow against deep green. Its vibrant colouring brings energy and warmth into any room, making it a perfect statement piece for bright interiors. A real mood-lifter that adds a tropical feel. Note: toxic if ingested, so keep out of reach of pets and children.
Potential height at full growth: Typically grows to around 60cm–1m indoors, forming a bushy, upright plant over time.
How to look after it: Place in a bright spot with plenty of light to maintain its vivid leaf colour. Water regularly to keep the soil lightly moist, ensuring good drainage. Maintain a warm environment and boost humidity where possible with misting or a humidity tray. Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser every 2–4 weeks during the growing season. Avoid moving the plant frequently, as this can cause leaf drop. Repot every couple of years using a well-draining houseplant compost.
Beginner friendliness 2/5
More Experienced! A stunning plant, but it can be sensitive to changes in light, temperature and watering, so best suited to those ready for a little extra care.
Bold, bright and full of personality, ‘Sunny Star’ brings tropical colour and drama into the home, perfect for making a statement in a well-lit space.
