Banana Crotton Plant
Banana Croton, a tropical shrub, reaches 0.9-1.4 m indoors, with banana-shaped, yellow-green variegated leaves, thrives in bright indirect light, known for air purification, toxic to pets and humans.
Habit
Evergreen shrub
Height
0.9-1.4 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, humus-rich
Shade
Bright indirect light
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Pacific Islands, Malaysia
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
21-27
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
Peat+Perlite+Coir |
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK(10:10:10)
Watering
Water when top 1 inch soil is dry
Plant Weight
~1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Non-flowering
Soil Ph level
5.5-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.5 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
None
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5-10 years
Health Benefits
Air purification
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% coconut coir.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize monthly with 10:10:10 diluted to half strength.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
black rot , leaf blight
Symptoms
chlorosis blight , leaf droop
Organic Remedies
neem oil , beejamrutham