{"product_id":"patra-croton-plant-in-4-inch-bag","title":"Patra Croton Plant In 4 Inch Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatra Croton Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a nursery\/trade name commonly used in India for a type of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCroton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, known for its broad, colorful, patterned leaves. It is not a separate species—just a decorative variety of croton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCroton plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 What it looks like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge, thick, leathery leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLeaves often have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen, yellow, red, orange, and pink patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“Patra” usually refers to its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleafy (patta-like) bold foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrows as a bushy ornamental plant or small shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Light needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNeeds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright indirect light or mild direct sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore sunlight = more vibrant colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow light → leaves turn mostly green and dull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater when top 2–3 cm soil is dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not overwater (very sensitive to root rot)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlightly moist soil is ideal, not soggy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Soil \u0026amp; pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell-draining soil (garden soil + cocopeat + sand\/perlite)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrainage holes are essential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers stable pot—doesn’t like frequent shifting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ Temperature \u0026amp; climate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIdeal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–32°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoves warm, humid conditions (perfect for Indian weather)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid cold drafts and winter chill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Care tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinch tips to make it bushier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotate plant for even sunlight exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilize lightly every 3–4 weeks in growing season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean leaves occasionally for better color display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ Common issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLeaf drop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e → sudden change in place or temperature stress\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFaded colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e → insufficient light\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYellow leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e → overwatering\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐾 Safety note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToxic if eaten and can irritate skin in some people, so keep away from pets and children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want, I can also sort all your croton types (Chiroji, Patra, normal croton) and tell you which one has the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebest color, fastest growth, or easiest maintenance in Gurgaon climate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruhigreens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58068439335215,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/1129\/1695\/files\/429DB586-0A4A-4BCE-A00D-999E0F6DA732.jpg?v=1781264201","url":"https:\/\/ruhigreens.com\/products\/patra-croton-plant-in-4-inch-bag","provider":"Ruhigreens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}