Calathea vs Croton
Side-by-side comparison.
| Calathea | Croton | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Light | Bright indirect light | Bright indirect light; tolerates some direct morning sun |
| Water | Keep soil consistently moist; water when top inch feels dry | When top 1 inch of soil is dry, about once a week |
| Humidity | 60% or higher | 60-80% |
| Mature size | 1-2 ft tall indoors | 3-6 ft (0.9-1.8 m) indoors |
| Pet-safe? | Yes | Toxic to cats and dogs |