Description
Part of the reason that these plants have a reputation for being fussy is because they tend to make a bad first impression. Oftentimes, a person will bring home a new croton from the store and within days, the plant will have lost some and maybe all of its foliage. This leaves the new owner wondering, “How did I fail in caring for a croton houseplant?”. The short answer is that you did not fail; this is normal croton behavior. Croton plants do not like to be moved, and when they are moved, they can quickly go into shock which results in leaf loss. Therefore, it’s best to avoid moving the plant as much as possible. In situations where moving the plant is unavoidable (such as when you buy one), don’t panic at the leaf loss. Simply maintain proper care and the plant will regrow its leaves within a short period of time, after which, it will prove to be a resilient houseplant.
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Foliage Color:
Chartreuse/Yellow
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Where to Grow:
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Color:
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By air layering
By tip layering
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
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