Croton vs Dieffenbachia
Side-by-side comparison.
| Croton | Dieffenbachia | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Beginner |
| Light | Bright indirect light; tolerates some direct morning sun | Bright indirect light |
| Water | When top 1 inch of soil is dry, about once a week | When top 2 in dry, ~weekly |
| Humidity | 60-80% | 40-60% |
| Mature size | 3-6 ft (0.9-1.8 m) indoors | 3-6 ft indoors |
| Pet-safe? | Toxic to cats and dogs | Toxic to cats & dogs |