{"product_id":"croton-mrs-iceton","title":"Croton Mrs. Iceton H65 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"croton-mrs-iceton\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🎨 Bicolor foliage in bright green and yellow • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌿 Turns pink and red with age • 📏 H65 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCroton 'Mrs. Iceton'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tropical shrub with spectacular foliage whose large, tough oval leaves blend dark green and bright yellow in unique proportions on each leaf. Its peculiarity: the foliage evolves with age and light — the green and yellow leaves gradually take on more intense pink and red tones over the months, visually transforming the plant over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNative to the tropical forests of Malaysia and the Pacific islands, it is part of the wide range of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/croton\"\u003eCrotons\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalog — one of the most colorful families of our indoor plants. Like all Crotons, it is sensitive to moving — choose its final location upon receipt and place it in a bright, stable spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- QUELLE VARIÉTÉ DE CROTON CHOISIR ? --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\" id=\"varietes-croton\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich variety of Croton to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/croton\"\u003eCroton\u003c\/a\u003e is distinguished by the shape of its leaves and its color palette. Here is how the \u003cstrong\u003e'Mrs. Iceton'\u003c\/strong\u003e fits within the range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCroton 'Mrs. Iceton'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — large oval dark green and bright yellow leaves that gradually turn pink and red with age and light. The brightest and most evolving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/codiaeum-petra-croton-colorido\"\u003eCroton 'Petra'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large dark green oblong leaves veined with yellow, orange, and red, robust and structured habit. The most classic and contrasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/croton-mammi-codiaeum-17cm-60cm\"\u003eCroton 'Mammi'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — slender, slightly wavy leaves with colorful veins, very slender habit. The most graphic in elongated shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/croton-wilma-17cm-60cm\"\u003eCroton 'Wilma'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — broad leaves in warm tones dominated by yellow and orange, compact and dense habit. The warmest in colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/croton-dreadlock-19cm-70cm\"\u003eCroton 'Dreadlock'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — long, multicolored spiral corkscrew leaves, very original silhouette. The most unusual and sculptural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/croton-sunny-star-12cm-30cm\"\u003eCroton 'Sunny Star'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark green leaves speckled with bright yellow, compact habit. The most graphic in contrasting speckling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe 'Mrs. Iceton' has green and yellow foliage at sale that evolves into pink and red shades with age and good light — a plant that visually transforms over several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCroton 'Mrs. Iceton'\u003c\/strong\u003e needs bright light to maintain the intensity of its colors — in insufficient light, the leaves gradually turn green and lose their characteristic pink and red hues. It is one of the Crotons that best tolerates a few hours of gentle direct sun in the morning or late afternoon, which further brightens its palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light with a few hours of gentle sun — east or west window, very bright living room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e intense direct afternoon sun that burns the leaves, partial shade that dulls the colors, drafts, frequent moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–26 °C, minimum 15 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-draining — universal potting soil with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe stronger the light, the more the leaves develop their intense pink and red shades — an east-facing window with morning sun is the ideal spot to reveal the full palette of Mrs. Iceton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Croton is sensitive to both extremes — neither too dry nor too wet. Leaf drop is almost always a sign of stress: moving, drafts, overwatering, or underwatering. Use the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/prueba-del-dedo-el-metodo-infalible-para-saber-cuando-regar-tus-plantas\"\u003efinger test method\u003c\/a\u003e to find the right rhythm, and refer to the diagnosis of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/hojas-amarillas-5-causas-y-soluciones\"\u003eyellowing leaves\u003c\/a\u003e if the foliage shows signs of weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — keep the substrate slightly moist without ever letting it become soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 times per week in spring-summer; space out in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature, preferably non-calcareous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly mist the foliage — the Croton likes 60–70% ambient humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — pot must have drainage holes, saucer emptied after watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertilizer for green plants, every 2 weeks in spring-summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIf the lower leaves fall one after another, it’s almost always due to a shock — moving, draft, or sudden temperature change. Stabilize the conditions and the plant will rebalance in a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe multicolored foliage of the \u003cstrong\u003eCroton 'Mrs. Iceton'\u003c\/strong\u003e is expressive enough to be a focal point on its own — it doesn’t need to be accompanied to create a strong visual impact. To design around it, find our ideas to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/combinar-plantas-ambiente-tropical\"\u003ecreate a tropical atmosphere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith a simple green background:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-elastica-robusta\"\u003eFicus Elastica Robusta\u003c\/a\u003e with large, deep green solid leaves — the simple foliage of the Ficus serves as a neutral background that highlights the colorful complexity of the Croton even more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a warm tropical arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dypsis-lutescens-palmera-areca\"\u003eAreca Palm\u003c\/a\u003e for a very tropical duo — the fine, light leaves of the Areca contrast with the large, thick, colorful leaves of the Croton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative pot and color scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pink and yellow shades of the foliage match a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-elho-jazz-redonda-ambar-amarillo\"\u003eJazz amber yellow decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e — the warm tone of the ceramic resonates with the yellow areas of the foliage without competing with the pinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a bright office:\u003c\/strong\u003e its well-structured shape at H65 cm makes it ideal for a very bright office corner — slip it into a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cesta-selin-natural\"\u003enatural Selin basket\u003c\/a\u003e whose blonde fiber warmly complements the yellow and pink tones of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose its permanent location upon arrival:\u003c\/strong\u003e Croton is among the most sensitive plants to relocation — each move can trigger significant leaf drop that may last several weeks before the plant stabilizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegularly mist the foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Croton is especially sensitive to dry indoor heating air in winter, which encourages spider mite infestations — misting 2 to 3 times a week effectively prevents these pests while maintaining the foliage’s vibrancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObserve the foliage development:\u003c\/strong\u003e the new yellow-green leaves emerging at the top gradually take on pink and red tones as they move down toward the base, which is characteristic of this variety — each leaf follows its own color evolution independently of the others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe Croton Mrs. Iceton produces a white irritating latex when pruning or cutting stems — use gloves and avoid any contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCodiaeum variegatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mrs. Iceton'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Croton Mrs. Iceton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euphorbiaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malaysia, Pacific Islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H65 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 120–150 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light, tolerates a few hours of gentle sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-draining — universal potting soil with perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — keep the substrate slightly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e irritating latex on contact, toxic if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Colorful \/ Architectural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e multicolored foliage in green, yellow, pink, and red evolving with age, structured and dense habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The distribution and intensity of colors naturally vary depending on the light received and the age of the leaves.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56931237134601,"sku":"16174","price":50.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/croton-mrs-iceton-h65-cm-pot-oe17-cm-verdeia-4920937.jpg?v=1775543000","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/mrs-iceton-croton","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}