Aglaonema vs Croton
Side-by-side comparison.
| Aglaonema | Croton | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Intermediate |
| Light | Low to bright indirect light; avoid direct sun | Bright indirect light; tolerates some direct morning sun |
| Water | Water when top inch of soil is dry, about every 7-10 days | When top 1 inch of soil is dry, about once a week |
| Humidity | 40-60% | 60-80% |
| Mature size | 2-4 ft tall and wide indoors | 3-6 ft (0.9-1.8 m) indoors |
| Pet-safe? | Toxic to cats and dogs | Toxic to cats and dogs |