Apple Croton Plant
Apple Croton is a colorful ornamental plant that purifies air and enhances indoor aesthetics.
Habit
Perennial
Height
3–6 ft
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-draining loamy soil
Shade
Partial
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Indonesia
Climatic Condition
Tropical & Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20–30°C
Humidity (%)
60–80%
Potting media
Peat + Perlite mix
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
3–5 kg
Flowering Time
Rarely flowers
Soil Ph level
6.0–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
1–2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental only
NPK ratio
3:30:15 PM
life Span
3–8 years
Health Benefits
Improves indoor air quality
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% bark
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2–3 weeks with balanced fertilizer
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Scale Insects.
Dark, sunken lesions on leaves and stems, White powdery coating on leaves, Wilting with mushy roots, Dark spots with yellow halos on leaves, Small, waxy insects with sticky residue.
Prune affected areas, apply copper-based fungicides, Neem oil, sulfur sprays, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, Remove infected leaves, improve air circulation, Insecticidal soap, neem oil.
Fungicides with copper hydroxide, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Insecticides with imidacloprid.