Plant Care Bush on Fire Croton

Bush on Fire Croton

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About Bush on Fire Croton

This plant is one of the many stunning cultivars of Codiaeum variegatum, which is native to the Pacific Islands where it can grow to over 10ft/3m tall! All parts of this plant are toxic, so keep them well out of reach of pets and children.

Taxonomy

Codiaeum 'Bush on Fire'
Codiaeum
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales

How to care for Bush on Fire Croton

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Bush on Fire Croton

Water needs for Bush on Fire Croton
0.5 cups
every 9

Bush on Fire Croton needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnā€™t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Bush on Fire Croton

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Bush on Fire Croton in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bush on Fire Croton: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Bush on Fire Croton love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Bush on Fire Croton does not tolerate low-light šŸš«.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bush on Fire Croton in your home šŸ”.

šŸŖ“ Nutrients

How to fertilize Bush on Fire Croton

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bush on Fire Croton: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itā€™s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bush on Fire Croton after it doubles in size or once a yearā€”whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Bush on Fire Croton prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Bush on Fire Croton requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.


šŸ¶ šŸˆ šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantā€™s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itā€™s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.


šŸ’Ø Humidity

Bush on Fire Croton doesnā€™t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.


šŸŖ“ Soil

Bush on Fire Croton does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Bush on Fire Croton should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itā€™s refreshed yearly, you shouldnā€™t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


ā„ļø Dormancy

Itā€™s common for Bush on Fire Croton to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Bush on Fire Croton is native to Southeast Asia, Northern Australia and the Pacific Islands.


šŸ§ Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Bush on Fire Croton

Bush on Fire Croton

Bush on Fire Croton


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesnā€™t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Bush on Fire Croton has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 2
Bush on Fire Croton has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 2
Bush on Fire Croton has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
@Plantmomma701 avatar
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leaf-1 17 Plants
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globe New Town, ND
11/04/2021

I would recommend unless you live somewhere sunny and warm. These require lots of light. One day without sun and it starts to look sad

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leaf-1 39 Plants
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globe Des Plaines, IL
10/10/2021

Love love love the variation in the leaves on this beautiful plant. Not too much difficulty in caring for this plant and it just does really well even if you arenā€™t super stringent on your watering schedule

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@jazthemushroom avatar
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leaf-1 9 Plants
xp 445 XP
09/22/2021

i loved the look of this plant when i first got it but i just don't seem to be able to keep it happy unlike the rest of my plants and i really don't know where i'm going wrong :(

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@Plantypants avatar
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leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 116 XP
09/03/2021

I love this plant. Iā€™ve had it for a while and didnā€™t know why it lost leaves, never a lot just a few every couple months turns out it wasnā€™t getting enough sun. So make sure yours does!

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