Codiaeum variegatum T8
small tropical plant in an 8cm pot, ideal for rainforest terrariums
Codiaeum variegatum, also known as the Wonder Shrub or Croton, is a true explosion of color among houseplants. Its unusually shaped, brightly patterned leaves make it a vibrant decorative element – perfect for anyone who loves bold colors and a tropical flair.
Characteristics:
Depending on the variety, Codiaeum variegatum displays a wide range of leaf shapes – from oval to narrow lobed – and a spectacular coloring in yellow, orange, red, green, and violet. The thick, glossy leaves are often speckled or marbled. With ideal care, the Croton can grow into an impressive, bushy shrub.
Care Instructions:
Light: Very bright – loves direct morning sun or a spot at the south window (with slight shading)
Water: Water moderately – keep the substrate slightly moist at all times, but avoid waterlogging
Humidity: High – regular misting promotes leaf health and color vibrancy
Fertilizer: In spring and summer, 1-2 times a month with a diluted green plant fertilizer
Temperature: Warm at 20-26 °C, never below 15 °C – sensitive to drafts
Note: Lack of light will cause the colors to fade – the brighter the location, the more intense the colors. Plant sap is mildly toxic, so keep it away from children and pets.
Our greenhouses are equipped with modern energy screens and double glazing to efficiently save on heating costs. Additionally, we collect rainwater over the entire roof area of 9,000 square meters and use only this water to irrigate all our crops. We collect the rainwater in underground tanks with a total volume of 600,000 liters.
Since 2007, we have been heating our entire operation with a fully automated 850 kW wood chip heating system and a 100,000-liter buffer storage tank. Environmentally friendly and CO2-neutral. Only to support during very cold winter days and nights is a conventional oil heating system available.
Since 2014, the heating has been supported by a solar thermal system with an annual yield of about 20 megawatt-hours.
In 2020, we installed a photovoltaic system with 30 kW peak and have been producing more green electricity per year than our entire operation requires.
Since 2021, we use exclusively pots for our self-produced plants that are not only 100% recyclable but are also entirely made from recycled pots. To this end, we collect all used pots that arise in our operation and have them picked up in big bags by our pot supplier Göttinger. There, the pots are cleaned and processed in a water-free recycling facility into new pots that come back to us.