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Gold Dust Croton
A croton with glossy green leaves speckled with gold that adds lively colour to bright rooms near a window.
Description
The gold dust croton is a well-known tropical foliage plant: glossy green leaves scattered with golden speckles. It gives a room lively colour without flowers and likes the brightest spots in the house.
Why a gold dust croton?
- Glossy coloured leaves that stand out all year.
- Suits sunny rooms that are too bright for shade plants.
- A size that fits a window ledge or a table beside it.
Where to put it
Near a bright window in a living room, majlis or office, where it gets strong light and a little morning sun. Keep it out of direct AC draughts.
Care in the Saudi climate
- Light: strong light with a little direct sun gives the best colour; in shade the leaves fade and lower ones drop.
- Water: when the soil surface is dry from spring to autumn, less in winter.
- Humidity: dry AC air attracts spider mites; check leaf undersides and wipe the leaves with a damp cloth.
- Stability: don't move it around; a change of place causes some leaf drop.
- Feeding: a light balanced feed in spring and summer.
Caution
Toxic to cats, dogs and children if eaten, and the sap can irritate skin and stain fabric; wash your hands after touching or pruning it.
Sizes
- 30–40 cm: for window ledges and side tables.
A touch of gold for sunny rooms.
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Colour without flowers Gold speckles on glossy leaves keep a room lively all year.
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A light-lover One of the few indoor plants that enjoys some direct sun near a window – it colours up better for it.
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Window-ledge size At 30–40 cm it fits a wide window ledge or a table beside it.
Colour without flowers. Gold speckles on glossy leaves keep a room lively all year.
A light-lover. One of the few indoor plants that enjoys some direct sun near a window – it colours up better for it.
Window-ledge size. At 30–40 cm it fits a wide window ledge or a table beside it.
Three quick questions.
We'll tell you whether Gold Dust Croton suits your space, and which height to pick.
Three things to get right.
Lighting
Needs strong light with a little direct sun to keep its colours. In shade the leaves fade and the lower ones drop.
Watering
Water generously from spring to autumn when the surface is dry, and less in winter. Use free-draining soil and always empty the saucer.
Temperature & humidity
Likes warmth and normal room temperature; it can't take cold or direct AC draughts.
We ship in Jeddah & Riyadh.
In the brightest spot you have, near a window with strong light and a little morning sun. In shade the leaves lose colour and lower ones may drop.
Crotons react to a change of place and light; losing a few leaves in the first weeks is common. Keep it in one bright spot, avoid moving it, and don't overwater.
From spring to autumn water when the soil surface is dry, and water less in winter. It dislikes both soggy soil and long dry spells.
No. Croton is toxic if eaten and can cause mouth irritation, vomiting and diarrhoea, and its sap can irritate skin. Keep it away from pets and children and wash your hands after pruning.
