6" Croton Petra pure and very little water or

and very little water or care

then get watered thoroughly

pale green leaves resemble the skin of an exotic snake (probably poisonous)

Newest baby leaves are born in blazing fuchsia

6" Croton Petra pure and very little water orThe marvelous hues of Croton Petra's leaves are nature's wildly colorful modern art painting. Vibrant reds, oranges, yellows, and even bronze and purple stain the prominent veins of each smooth, emerald green, pointed oval leaf in primitive, abstract tattoos. Showoff veins of younger leaves tend to brilliant yellows and greens; mid plant leaves deepen to rich oranges and bronze, and oldest leaves mature into glowing reds and purples. Midribs are