Croton, occasionally also found under croton, belongs to the spurge family. The houseplant is therefore poisonous and does not belong in households with children and pets. Care should also be taken when caring for them.
Croton flowers, leaves and stems are poisonous
Croton is a poisonous houseplant
The miracle shrub is poisonous in all parts of the plant. Therefore, neither leaves, flowers nor shoots should get into the hands or mouths of children and pets. If you don't want to do without croton, place it out of reach.
Wear gloves when grooming
As a spurge plant, leaves and shoots contain the whitish milky sap. It can irritate the skin of sensitive people and leaves stains on clothing.
Always wear gloves when you need to trim or repot the croton.
Do not leave any parts of the plant lying around and always pick up fallen leaves immediately.
tips
Croton is very easy to grow in hydroponics. To transition an older plant, you need to completely rinse off the substrate. The miracle shrub is then placed in appropriate containers.