Codiaeum variegatum 'Tamara' (Croton Tamara)

A truly tropical plant that we really love, Codiaeum variegatum 'Tamara' gives the rainforest feel in any home with beautiful coloured leaves of green and yellow. Wanted to be taken to the tropics on a cold and wet Sunday afternoon, this is the plant for you!

A bold and elegant and tall houseplant native to Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and the western Pacific Ocean islands, growing in open forests and scrub.

Codiaeum variegatum 'Tamara' shouts ‘tropical’ to anyone looking at it with gorgeous foliage reaching up towards the light. 

Codiaeum variegatum 'Tamara' would make a fabulous houseplant gift for that extra special person who likes the flavour of the tropics. Imagine the pleasure when that plant gift delivery arrives at the door!

Codiaeum variegatum 'Tamara' is not hard to manage and will bring so much pleasure!

If you do decide to gift this houseplant to a special person, we can make it even more personal by including a free, handwritten card with your delivery. We won’t enclose the paperwork so there’ll be no seeing the price!

As ever, if you’re looking to buy indoor plants online then here at Happy Houseplants we provide you not only with beautiful and interesting houseplants but we hope we also inspire you with our style! Soak up some of the rainforests every day in your home by buying wonderful houseplants from us!

Codiaeum variegatum 'Tamara' care?

Codiaeum variegatum 'Tamara' is easy for most people but does require good light and frequent regular watering so not for those who are very busy. Perfect in a bright spot, if you want lots of growth and full foliage. 

Where should I put it?

Croton Tamara likes high or direct sunlight, a humid, sunny spot is ideal so place on. 

How much should I water?

Soil should be kept moist but not soggy.  The best advice is to water when you feel the top couple of inches of soil are dry. Our secret tip is to put Codiaeum variegatum 'Tamara' on a bed of pebbles with water, it works wonders for this plant. Always be sure to keep the soil moist during the warmer summer months.

Is this plant suitable if you have pets? 

Croton Tamara is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten.

Should I feed this houseplant?

You can give this plant a feed in spring and summer - why not try our vegan, organic plant food?

What size is it?

W21cm x 60cm 

Looks great in our medium Tembesi planter 

All our plants are supplied in a plastic nursery pot