It has been called the world's most colorful shrub, which is certainly not an exaggeration, and I have been in love with it ever since I made my first visit to the Caribbean 30 years ago. If you are a ...

A sudden cold snap can mean big trouble for your tropical croton plants. But you can avoid this risk altogether with a simple ...

Crotons are tropical plants known for their eye-catching multicolored leaves. Crotons prefer high humidity and bright sunlight to maintain their colorful foliage. A well-draining potting mix can help ...

There are several hundred cultivars of croton (Codiaeum variegatum) and one of the newer varieties is Croton 'Magnificent.' This croton has large, 4- to 6-inch oval leaves, with a thick, ...

Fans of local gardens should mark July 17 on the calendar. That's the day the annual Croton Arboretum garden tour will be held. This year, from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., the arboretum offers a private, ...

It has been called the world's most colorful shrub which is certainly not an exaggeration and I have been in love with it ever since I made my first visit to the Caribbean 30 years ago. If you are a ...