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Euphorbiaceae
Codiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia'
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Codiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~25–40% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–35 °C • Avoid below: 16 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Upright woody shrub.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 180 cm • Max. spread: 60 cm
Toxicity & safety
Mildly toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Codiaeum variegatum; species native from Malesia to southwestern Pacific
Outdoor growing
Outside from 18 °C · rain-sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Codiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia'
Yellow flecks scatter across the glossy green leaves of Codiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia', a spotted croton with upright woody growth. The markings sit across the green blade rather than following the veins. In a pot, it gradually forms a leafy shrub.
This croton holds its leaves best with warmth, even root moisture and no repeated moves. Lower stems stay leafier when the plant is protected from cold air and sharp watering swings. Once new shoots appear, longer stems can be trimmed to encourage a fuller shape.
Codiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia' spotted leaves and growth
- Fine spotted pattern rather than strong veining
- Glossy green leaves with a leathery surface
- Upright woody stems
- Shrub-like growth in indoor pots
- Can branch after trimming once established
Codiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia' spotted foliage
Codiaeum variegatum belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family and grows as an evergreen shrub or small tree. Its native range runs from Malesia to the southwest Pacific, where it is found in wet tropical conditions. Cultivated crotons from this species vary widely in leaf shape, colour and pattern.
'Aucubaefolia' belongs to the spotted-leaf group. The pattern is flecked rather than veined or colour-blocked, which separates it from the strongly veined croton forms. Indoors, the plant gradually becomes woodier with age. New leaves form at the stem tips, while older stems become firmer.
Codiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia' care
- Light: Give it a very bright filtered position. Gentle morning or late-afternoon sun is fine after acclimation, but harsh midday sun through glass can mark the leaves.
- Watering: Water when the upper 2–3 cm of substrate feel lightly dry. Keep the root ball evenly moist while new leaves form, then let excess water drain away fully.
- Substrate: Use a fertile, airy potting mix with organic matter and mineral drainage. The roots need moisture, but they also need oxygen around them.
- Temperature: Keep the plant above 15 °C. It grows best around 18–28 °C, away from cold draughts, cold floors and sudden temperature drops.
- Humidity: Extra humidity is most useful while new leaves are expanding. Dry heated air can increase tip browning and spider mite pressure.
- Feeding: Feed lightly while new leaves form. Reduce fertiliser when growth slows or after stress, repotting or relocation.
- Cleaning: Wipe dusty leaves gently with water. Clean leaf surfaces make spider mites and scale insects easier to spot early.
- Pruning: Trim elongated stems after new shoots appear. Wear gloves, as cut stems release irritating sap.
- Repotting: Repot when the roots have filled the container. Move up by one pot size only, because an oversized pot can stay wet for too long.
- Propagation: Stem cuttings root best with warmth. Air layering is also possible on older woody stems.
Codiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia' troubleshooting
- Leaf drop: Check for cold air, recent movement, dry substrate or saturated roots. Adjust that first and keep the plant in one place while new leaves return.
- Brown leaf edges: Dry air, irregular watering or fertiliser salt build-up are common causes. Flush the substrate occasionally and water with room-temperature water.
- Pale stippling or fine webbing: Inspect leaf undersides, stems and joints for spider mites, especially during warm dry periods.
- Soft stems or sour substrate: Check drainage and root condition. Refresh compacted mix if the root ball stays wet for too long.
Codiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia' toxicity and safety
Codiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia' is not pet-safe. Cut or damaged stems release sap that can irritate skin and eyes, and ingested plant parts may irritate the mouth and stomach. Keep it away from pets and children, and wear gloves when pruning or taking cuttings.
Codiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia' etymology and botanical background
Codiaeum variegatum (L.) Rumph. ex A.Juss. is the accepted species name for this croton. The genus name Codiaeum is linked to the Ternate vernacular name kodiho, while variegatum refers to variegated or patterned foliage.
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Codiaeum variegatum 'Aucubaefolia'
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