Codiaeum variegatum 'Gold Dust'

Common Name:
Croton 'Gold Dust'

Description:
Codiaeum variegatum 'Gold Dust' is a compact and visually striking croton variety, admired for its glossy green leaves speckled with vibrant golden-yellow spots—resembling a dusting of gold paint. The narrow, elliptical foliage creates a lush, bushy habit that adds rich colour and texture to indoor spaces or sheltered outdoor areas. In Melbourne, 'Gold Dust' performs best indoors in bright, indirect light, which enhances the intensity of its golden variegation. It can tolerate lower light, though with less dramatic colouring. This variety enjoys a warm position, free-draining soil, and moderate humidity. Watering should be consistent but moderate—allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Compact and slow-growing, it's ideal for feature pots, mixed tropical groupings, or brightening up shelves and corners. With its neat form and luminous foliage, 'Gold Dust' is a stylish and easy-care way to bring a touch of the tropics indoors.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

• Indoors / Well lit

Mature Size:

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade

• Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:

• Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Suitable for Indoors

• Bold Foliage

• Evergreen

• Perennial

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested. The sap may also cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Companion Plants:

• Aglaonema 'Lady Valentine'

• Dracaena 'Golden Heart'

• Cordyline 'Caruba Black'

• Calathea lancifolia

• Ficus elastica 'Tineke'