The Croton is the most varied species of foliage trees in nature, and is extremely beautiful. People are amazed by the peculiar shape of the leaves and the variegated colors. Medium-sized potted plants are often displayed in lobbies of hotels, conference halls, hotels and restaurants, setting a style of luxury; small potted plants can also be placed in bedrooms, on desks and tea tables, giving a lively look to the room.

Croton is a branching leathery leaves are 2 to 12 inches long and quite variable. The shiny, alternate leaves may be linear to oval, have a smooth or lobed margin (sometimes deeply cut to the midrib).