r/CrotonPlants

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Croton...10 yrs old

It has been blooming all summer. It also has one that comes out with little balls.

u/Lisalou1169 — 1 day ago

They can flower!?

Had this guy for years and just learned from this group they can flower!? How do I help this big baby bloom!?

u/NoAdhesiveness8629 — 4 days ago

spider mites?

i have this croton that had new leaves. i went on vacations and my sister water it once. today i came back and it is covered in spider mites alongside with a desert rose(this will come back hopefully, its not its first time).

the croton leaves are dry and after i water it, 5 hours ago, they didn't rehydrate. the spider mite treatment is from the brand revolver. please any tips to save it, if there is anything to save....

u/mary94plants94 — 6 days ago
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Help! I want this guy to thrive

I was given this croton plant recently and I have no idea how to tackle it. I’ve killed every other croton I’ve owned. I need this one to live!
It’s at least 2 years old and never been repotted. Should I chop it up and propagate? More light? Just repot and fertilize? Recommended soil or fertilizer? Please helppp

u/blahblahblah_474474 — 7 days ago

Second flower in 3 months?

I've had this plant nearly 3 years, and had never flowered until this spring...now I left it alone for about a week without checking it and I come back to this! Is this healthy for the plant? Obviously, it's thriving, but I know some flowers can drain energy from the plant and I'm concerned it may start dropping leaves, maybe I'm wrong

u/Dizzy-With-Eternity — 9 days ago
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Tell me everything about Crotons

Just inherited this plant today - Croton I believe ?. Looks like it was having a tough time at this previous home. Gave it a quick wash and trim and quarantined to make sure no pets.

Does it look ok? Do I need to do anything more?

u/No-Juggernaut-9361 — 9 days ago
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Croton not variegating..🤔

Have this croton in a south facing window where it gets plenty of light. But the leaves are all green and only slightly red. Is there something I can do to encourage more color to come thru? I have a south and east facing window in my office and a couple of small grow lights.. do I maybe take it home where it can get more sunlight? It’s quite leggy but other than that it’s doing well. Any suggestions?

u/Rude-Example7930 — 9 days ago

My croton bounced back!

I had to cut off the tops of both shoots, because of die back close to a month ago. Went on vacation for almost 3 weeks and this is what I found yesterday! It's growing a bit weird, so I found him a sunnier spot on my desk :)

u/Nik-ki — 10 days ago