Croton - by cutting up trees. subtleties of cultivation

What plant can fit into any interior, and its appearance to decorate it? That's right, it's croton. Beautiful plant with large green leaves, decorated with gold and purple streaks. Homeland of the plant - the tropics.

In vivo croton can grow up to 3.5 meters, and the home can be up to two meters.

The plant belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae, and how many of its representatives, it is poisonous.

The necessary conditions

Croton to feel comfortable at home, you need to take care of growing conditions.

· Pot croton can take the most common, the right size for the root system. At the bottom of the tank it is necessary to lay drainage, because the plant is very sensitive to the Gulf.

· The soil should be light and nutritious. It should consist of earth, peat and sand.

· Croton likes heat. In summer it can be kept at room temperature. You can also pass on to the balcony. It is necessary to maintain the moisture by means of spraying. Winter croton will feel good at about 20 ° C. Spraying would be redundant, but watering must be regular. When the temperature is too low or lack of moisture, the lower leaves begin to fall.

· Lighting must be good at any time of the year. Croton need to take the most lit place, then he will feel comfortable.

With these parameters, the plant will feel great.

Care

but the right fit and the choice of location - this is not all. We need daily proper care:

· Watering. The earth in the pot should be slightly moist. Water should not be detained in the pan. If excessive watering, the root system starts to hurt.

· Trimming. This procedure is necessary to maintain the ornamental plant species. Croton can be formed in a stalk and in a few.

· Fertilizing. Feed the plant is best in spring and summer, when the plant is in the growing season. Croton good to mineral fertilizers. You can use ready-made chemicals for irrigation. Fit, "Giant", "Palma".

· Transfer. If croton is growing rapidly, it gets crowded in the pot. Then it should be transplanted into a larger container. In larger pot on the bottom put a drain and pour a little prepared soil.

Then we put the plant, holding the barrel, and fall asleep remains of soil around the root system.

The content of Croton is not such a difficult task. But with proper care this plant will decorate any room.