Croton (Gold Dust) - Souq Garden
Croton (Gold Dust) - Souq Garden
Croton (Gold Dust) - Souq Garden
Croton (Gold Dust) - Souq Garden
Croton (Gold Dust) - Souq Garden
Croton (Gold Dust) - Souq Garden
Croton (Gold Dust) - Souq Garden
Croton (Gold Dust) - Souq Garden
Croton (Gold Dust) - Souq Garden
Croton (Gold Dust) - Souq Garden
Croton (Gold Dust) - Souq Garden
Croton (Gold Dust) - Souq Garden
Codiaeum Variegatum
Souq Garden

Croton (Gold Dust)

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Croton (Gold Dust) - Souq Garden

Croton (Gold Dust)

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Buy the Croton (Gold Dust) (Codiaeum variegatum ‘Gold Dust’) in Dubai & UAE — a vivid evergreen foliage plant whose deep green leaves are speckled and splashed with bright golden-yellow, as if dusted with gold, bringing rich, glossy colour to gardens, borders and containers. Discover more in our outdoor plants collection.

Why Grow Gold Dust Croton in the UAE

Gold Dust Croton is a heat-loving foliage favourite that thrives in the UAE’s warmth, holding its brilliant gold-speckled colour all year. Compact and bushy, it works beautifully as a colourful low hedge, border accent or container plant, adding constant colour without depending on flowers. The brighter the light, the more vivid the gold flecking.

Key Benefits

  • Glossy green leaves speckled with bright golden-yellow
  • Year-round colour without relying on flowers
  • Compact, bushy habit ideal for low hedges and accents
  • Heat tolerant and well suited to UAE gardens
  • Great for borders, mass planting and containers

Care Tips for the UAE

  • Sunlight: Bright light to full sun brings out the boldest gold speckling.
  • Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid letting it dry out completely.
  • Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter.
  • Feeding: Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.
  • Safety: The sap can irritate skin — wash hands after pruning and keep away from pets that may chew foliage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called Gold Dust? Its green leaves are flecked with bright golden-yellow spots, looking as though they have been sprinkled with gold dust.

Does it need sun or shade? It keeps its best colour in bright light to full sun in the UAE.

Can it be grown as a hedge? Yes — its bushy habit makes it ideal for colourful low hedges and borders.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 99 in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain.

🪴 Plant Care Guide

🌿Plant Care Guide
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Scientific Name: Codiaeum Variegatum
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Common Name: Croton gold
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Temperature: 18-25 °C
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Height: 50-60% Mist If Needed
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Watering: 1 Per Week & keep Moist
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Nutrition: Apply Manure once in fortnight and NPK in next fortnight
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Light: Full Sunlight
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Potting Mix: Potting Soil/red Soil/manure/perlite
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Humidity: 50-60% Mist If Needed
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Pruning: Remove dead & diseased leaves with sterile shears
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Pests: Thrips, Aphids, Spider Mites
📝 Description
Better Known As Croton gold, This Evergreen Shrub Is Widespread As A Highly Ornamental Bush For The Garden Or As A Popular Indoor Plant. It Originates From India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia And Indonesia, Where Heat Is Accompanied By High Atmospheric Humidity And Rainfall; Hence,Croton gold Demands Abundant Water. In Gulf Regions, It Withstands The Sun And Dry Air Relatively Well, But Requires A Position Sheltered From Desiccating Winds. The Soil Must Be Rich In Humus And Well Drained. Crotons Grow Their Colorful Foliage In Partial Sun. High Contents Of Nutrients And High Temperatures May Reduce The Number Of Bright Spots. Full Sun Bleaches The Colors, While A Lack Of Light Results In Greener Leaves With Less Yellow Or Red Spots. The Intensely Mottled Foliage Is Shiny And Attracts The Eye From Far, The Major Asset Of Crotons. Plenty Of Varieties Are Bred Such As ‘Petra’, With Yellow Veins And Red Shades Alternating With Green. Its White Flowers Are Insignificant. Favorable Conditions Let It Grow Into A V-shaped Bush Of About 3 Meters High And Up To 2 Meters Wide. High Levels Of Humus Are Important, And It Should Not Be Exposed To Drying Winds. Severe Cutting Back Is Possible In Early Spring, If Frost Has Damaged The Leaves. Croton gold Does Well In Containers, Is An Ideal Indoor Plant And Makes Excellent Focal Points Or Colorful Hedges. Stressed Plants May Occasionally Be Infected By Thrips, Aphids, Spider Mites Mealybugs Or Scale. Both Cuttings And Layering Make For Strong Offspring Easily. In Public Gardens, It May As Well Be Too Exotic, But Should Be Restricted To Special Sites.

🚚 Shipping Information


Orders are processed within 1–2 business days.

Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman & Umm Al Quwain: delivered within 1–2 working days. Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah & Fujairah: delivered on our scheduled van runs.

Free delivery in Dubai on orders over AED 99, and UAE-wide on orders over AED 200.
We work with trusted delivery partners to ensure safe and timely shipping.

🔄 Returns, Refunds & Cancellation Policy


Please check your plants when they arrive — returns are accepted at the time of delivery with the delivery agent.

Items must be in their original packaging. If a plant has been repotted or the original packaging is missing, a refund will not be possible.

Approved refunds are processed within 10 working days.

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