Comments on: How to Care For a Croton

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 15:28:25 +0000

You should ‘harden’ the plant before placing it out in the sun full-time. If it’s used to only artificial, or light from a bright window; all that sunshine can shock it- and plants can get sun-burnt!

Place it outside in a bright spot, but not direct sunlight for a couple days, then move it into the sun for short periods of time a few times a day for a couple days; then finally allow it to go into direct sun full-time.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 18:15:29 +0000

I have had a croton in my office for about six years now. It has grown and sprouted new growth but only stands maybe 18 inches at it’s tallest. I read that it won’t grow as tall indoors which is fine. I have lots of flourescent light and it’s out of direct drafts and I water it fairly regularly. It has never changed from green and until today I thought that was because of the species but a lady who was in my office today told me it should be changing colors. Now I wonder, if I put this outside after it being an inside plant for six years will I hurt it? Will the leaves change to the beautiful red, pinks and oranges that I’ve seen on other crotons?

By: Virginia Covington

Virginia Covington — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 18:23:12 +0000

I have Croton that is almost a year old. The leaves fall, but I have noticed new ones come very quickly. It started looking sick and I took it to the back porch and it is looking very good. After reading comments it can stay outside sometimes. We are in Northeast Arkansas which can get very cool in the winter and very hot in summer. What temperatures are best for this plant? Thanks for any help.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:56:38 +0000

I have overwatered my croton….what can I do to save my croton?

By: Allan

Allan — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:26:04 +0000

I bought a croton from our now defunct Woolco department store in downtown St. John’s in 1992 and was about 7 inches tall. It has grown to about 3ft and flowered about twice a year. It’s still hanging on through several moves and some neglect due to travel. It looks now that it may be dieing. It has gotten very leggy, leaves are dull and the edges are turning papery and beige. I have repotted it, given it fresh soil, put it in a south facing window and put some plant fetilizer spikes around it. Any more suggestions? Thanks

By: James P. Mc Shea

James P. Mc Shea — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:33:58 +0000

Tracy: i would say,whatever you’re doing, don’t stop! You don’t say where yopu live,but even in less than tropical locations, these can be put outdoors during warmer weather.
It is not unheard of for these plants to become heirlooms.If your plant is getting “leggy”
or has a bunch of offshoots, these can be rooted,and you could end up with a Crotofn
family—and to think I opened this site LOOKING for information!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:37:27 +0000

I bought my croton back in college. That was in 1984 and paid a $1 for it at K-Mart. It just keeps growing. My question is, how much longer can I expect my croton to live?

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:49:27 +0000

I am new to the croton family, I just purchased four plants and I love the way that they look in my driveway.My goal is to have a tropical and lush landscape. Can’t wait till it all grows out. Just a little worried about this upcoming winter.

By: Jane

Jane — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:05:40 +0000

I have owned a croton for some months now, and I too have been delighted to have a flower sprig appear, I have one plant in the Kitchen Window, and one in the Bathroom windowsill,that one has sprouted new leaves but they have stayed green and yellow, although the existing leaves are red and green, why, does anyone out there know?

Jane.

By: Mia

Mia — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:01:59 +0000

I was given a croton plant at a friend’s babyshower a little over a year ago. The plant has done well in my kitchen window where it gets a good amount of sunlight. The plant is in the pot in which I received it in; however, it has grown so much that I believe it needs to be repotted. I have no clue about repotting a plant so any tips would be so helpful. Also my plant just sprouted 3 flowers and there are 20+ buds waiting to bloom. I know facts state the plant should bloom in the spring however it is winter right now.