Croton plant in a 3-gallon nursery pot. Crotons (Codiaeum variegatum) are tropical evergreen plants prized for their bold, multicolored foliage featuring vivid shades of red, orange, yellow, and green. They thrive in bright light with 4 to 6 hours of sun daily and prefer well-draining soil kept slightly moist. Hardy in USDA Zones 9 through 11 for year-round outdoor growing, crotons also make striking indoor houseplants when placed near bright windows.

The 3-gallon size typically stands 24 to 28 inches tall, making it a versatile choice for container gardening, landscape borders, or indoor tropical accents. Crotons are low-maintenance plants that benefit from monthly fertilizing during spring and summer and occasional pruning to encourage bushy growth.