Plant Care Croton Mammy

Croton Mammy

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Croton Mammy has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Croton Mammy has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

About Croton Mammy

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 variegatum 'Mammy'
Codiaeum
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales

Also known as

Croton 'Mammy'

How to care for Croton Mammy

💦 Water

How often to water your Croton Mammy

Water needs for Croton Mammy
0.5 cups
every 9

Croton Mammy needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’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 Croton Mammy

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Croton Mammy in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Croton Mammy: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Croton Mammy love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Croton Mammy does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Croton Mammy in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Croton Mammy

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Croton Mammy: 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Croton Mammy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Croton Mammy 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Croton Mammy requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Croton Mammy is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Croton Mammy is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Croton Mammy doesn’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.

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🪴 Soil

Croton Mammy 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!

Best Soil Mix for Croton Mammy →

Best Pots for Croton Mammy →

When and How to Successfully Repot Croton Mammy →

What Are Healthy Croton Mammy Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Croton Mammy 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Croton Mammy →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Croton Mammy to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Croton Mammy is native to Southeast Asia, Northern Australia and the Pacific Islands.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Croton Mammy, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 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 Croton Mammy

Croton Mammy

Croton Mammy


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Croton Mammy has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 6
Croton Mammy has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 5
Croton Mammy has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 3
Croton Mammy has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Croton Mammy has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 1
@Cassrose avatar
@@Cassrose
leaf-1 51 Plants
xp 1,155 XP
globe New York
11/05/2021

No issues with him, he just does his own thing. I just water when dry, not a super fast grower but the leaves are beautiful.

@emily_henninger avatar
@@emily_henninger
leaf-1 4 Plants
xp 199 XP
09/20/2021

Not much new growth, but she’s a survivor for sure! Survived a car ride from South Carolina to Florida, and you can’t even tell.

Survivor Survivor
Azelia avatar
@Azelia
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 154 XP
globe Knoxville, TN
08/25/2021

Got two of these and LOVE THEM!!! they are easy to care for, I water once a week and add fertilizer once a week during the months it has new growth.

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor
Pest magnet Pest magnet
@addisoncampbell avatar
@@addisoncampbell
leaf-1 44 Plants
xp 1,243 XP
05/13/2021

It’s so pretty! She grows and you get to watch the variegated leaves change throughout their course of living. It grows fairly fast too!

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Survivor Survivor
Fast grower Fast grower
@Nerskine avatar
@@Nerskine
leaf-1 14 Plants
xp 3,643 XP
05/03/2021

Seems pretty low maintenance, with GORGEOUS colors. I watched some videos on YouTube to learn how to make her more bushy, hopefully it works. I’m keeping her next to the kitchen sink because humidity is key.

Survivor Survivor

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