Croton

Key Features: Evergreen shrub grown primarily for its brightly colored foliage. Leaves are leathery, often variegated with yellow, red, orange, green, purple, or pink, and come in various shapes—lance-like, oval, twisted, or lobed. Typically grows 1–3 meters tall in outdoor settings; smaller indoors. Popular as an ornamental plant in tropical gardens and as a houseplant in temperate regions. Requires bright, indirect light to maintain vivid coloration; dull light reduces variegation. Prefers warm, humid conditions and well-drained soil. Toxic to pets and humans if ingested, and its milky sap can irritate skin. Flowers are small and insignificant compared to its showy leaves.