Codiaeum Variegatum ‘Sunny Star’ Croton Bare Root Live Plant 7-10” Tall with Vibrant Tropical Foliage

Product Overview

The Codiaeum Variegatum ‘Sunny Star’, commonly known as Sunny Star Croton, is a tropical shrub admired for its vibrant green leaves speckled with bright yellow variegation. This bare root live plant, measuring 7-10 inches tall, is suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments, bringing a splash of tropical color to any space.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Codiaeum Variegatum ‘Sunny Star’
• Plant Size: 7-10 inches tall, shipped as a bare root live plant
• Foliage: Glossy green leaves with yellow speckles
• Growth Habit: Bushy and upright
• Sunlight: Thrives in bright, indirect light to full sun
• Watering: Requires moderate watering; keep soil moist but not soggy
• Soil: Prefers well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix
• Zones: USDA 10-12; can be grown indoors in cooler climates
• Special Use: Air-purifying and excellent for indoor décor and tropical landscapes

Growing Information

Sunny Star Croton grows moderately and can reach heights of 3 to 6 feet over time. It prefers warm temperatures and benefits from humidity, bright light, and occasional fertilization to maintain its vibrant foliage. Allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings to avoid overwatering. This plant is ideal for container gardens, patios, or as a striking houseplant.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.