Bird of Paradise vs Croton
Side-by-side comparison.
| Bird of Paradise | Croton | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Light | Bright indirect light, tolerates some direct sun | Bright indirect light; tolerates some direct morning sun |
| Water | Allow top 2-3 inches to dry, water thoroughly, ~weekly | When top 1 inch of soil is dry, about once a week |
| Humidity | 50-70% | 60-80% |
| Mature size | 3-6 ft indoors | 3-6 ft (0.9-1.8 m) indoors |
| Pet-safe? | Toxic to cats & dogs | Toxic to cats and dogs |