Codiaeum variegatum 'Little Mia'

Common Name:
Croton 'Little Mia'

Description:
Codiaeum variegatum 'Little Mia' is a compact and colourful croton variety that delivers big impact in a small form. Featuring narrow, elongated leaves splashed and streaked with vibrant shades of green, yellow, orange, and red, this striking foliage plant is ideal for indoor pots, patios, and bright corners where space is limited but colour is welcome. Its dense, bushy habit and moderate growth rate make it an excellent choice for table-top displays, mixed planters, or small decorative pots. In Melbourne, 'Little Mia' thrives in warm indoor conditions with bright, indirect light—brighter light encourages deeper, more vivid colouration. It prefers a free-draining soil mix and regular watering, allowing the top few centimetres of soil to dry slightly between drinks. With its ornamental flair and compact stature, 'Little Mia' brings a lively, tropical touch to modern interiors.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

• Indoors / Well lit

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Width: 30–40 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. Sap may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Companion Plants:

• Aglaonema 'Red Valentine'

• Ficus elastica 'Tineke'

• Cordyline 'Caruba Black'

• Dieffenbachia 'Tropic Snow'

• Dracaena 'Golden Heart'