Mammy Croton

Buy Mammy Croton (Codiaeum variegatum 'Mammy') at Metro Turf Garden Center in Bremen, GA. This bold tropical foliage plant is valued for its colorful twisting, curled leaves that combine deep green with splashes of red, yellow, and orange — creating a sculptural display unlike most other houseplants. Leaf color and pattern naturally vary between plants and with growing conditions.

Mammy Croton makes a striking accent plant wherever its distinctive foliage can be enjoyed up close, from a bright living room corner to a warm-season patio container in West Georgia.

Mammy Croton Plant Details

• Botanical name: Codiaeum variegatum 'Mammy'
• Common name: Mammy Croton
• Plant type: Tropical evergreen foliage plant
• Best use: Bright indoor displays and warm-season outdoor containers
• Available at: Metro Turf Garden Center, 3041 Miller Academy Road, Bremen, GA 30110

Mammy Croton Care Guide

• Light: Provide a bright location to maintain strong, vivid foliage color. This plant needs more light than most tropical houseplants.
• Water: Water when the top couple of inches of potting mix begin to dry. Drain thoroughly and avoid prolonged soggy or completely dry soil.
• Humidity: Appreciates humid conditions. A nearby humidifier can help in dry rooms and reduce leaf drop.
• Feeding: Fertilize in spring and summer according to the fertilizer label.
• Temperature: Keep warm and protect from frost and cold drafts. Crotons are sensitive to temperature swings.
• Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix in a container with drainage holes.

⚠️ Toxicity warning: Codiaeum is toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if ingested. Sap may irritate skin. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

Mammy Croton FAQs

• Why is my Mammy Croton dropping leaves? Leaf drop is almost always caused by a change in environment — moving the plant, a cold draft, low humidity, or inconsistent watering. Once it settles into a stable spot with good light and steady conditions, it typically stops dropping leaves.
• Does Mammy Croton need direct sun? It needs bright light but not necessarily harsh direct sun. A spot near a bright window is usually ideal. The more light it gets, the more vivid the leaf color.
• Can Mammy Croton go outside in summer? Yes. It does very well outdoors in warm weather. Just acclimate it gradually to avoid sunburn, and bring it back inside before temperatures drop below 50°F.

Shop Houseplants at Metro Turf Garden Center

We carry Mammy Croton and a rotating selection of other tropical houseplants at our Bremen garden center. Stop by to see what's currently in stock.

For more care tips, visit the University of Georgia Extension.

Visit us at 3041 Miller Academy Road, Bremen, GA 30110, or call (678) 697-2108 to ask about current availability. We serve customers throughout West Georgia including Carrollton, Villa Rica, Tallapoosa, and Cedartown.