Croton vs Prayer Plant
Side-by-side comparison.
| Croton | Prayer Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Beginner |
| Light | Bright indirect light; tolerates some direct morning sun | Bright indirect light, avoid direct sun |
| Water | When top 1 inch of soil is dry, about once a week | Keep soil consistently moist; water when top 1-2" dry, about every 7-10 days |
| Humidity | 60-80% | High humidity (50-60% or more) |
| Mature size | 3-6 ft (0.9-1.8 m) indoors | 6-12 inches tall, 12-18 inches spread |
| Pet-safe? | Toxic to cats and dogs | Non-toxic to cats and dogs |