r/CrotonPlants

I got a basket of mixed plants (peace lily, some kind of Palm and a Croton) when a family member died and I kept it alive in the basket for like almost 4 years. Obviously the Croton never got very big, but it was alive and growing new leaves all the time.

I recently decided it was probably time to re-pot but I'm super attached to these plants and I was scared to do it myself so I let someone else do it because she has an amazing garden. I just assumed the Croton had transplant shock, because it's a Croton lol.

The croton was leggy so she buried it too deep and I didn't realize. She also cut the mesh off the root ball. I also had a really difficult time finding pots where I live so it might be a bit too deep, but it has drainage holes. I water it when the soil feels dry, or if the peace lily starts drooping slightly.

I dug out the stem and let it air out and it looks okay, I also don't smell anything rotten.. I'm afraid to pull it out of the soil because I don't want to make it worse. Should I just leave it alone and see? The other two plants in the pot are doing great. I also moved it to a sunnier window.

I'm so attached to these plants as I consider them a memorial. Please help.

Boa tarde pessoal

Passando pra compartilhar a evolução de 2 anos desse croton.

Primeira foto: tirada em marco/26 por mim aqui em casa

Segunda foto: tirada em março/24, quando ele ainda estava na casa da minha mãe

História do croton: esse croton foi plantado pela minha mãe em meados de 2010, a partir de um galho de uns 15cm. Ela nunca trocou de vaso depois que plantou o galho. Ela me deu de presente em maio/24, troquei de pote algumas vezes desde que ganhei e ele tem crescido com muito vigor desde então.

Hey all, just noticed today that we have the option to add a video in our replies, would prefer if we could add pics but its still a great option to contribute better to people's posts.

The vid has to be atleast 2 seconds long so would love if you could show me your favourite Crotons for fun 😁

Hello! I have been taking care of this croton for almost 6 years now. It’s at my office and came before me. we believe it is anywhere from 15-20 years old but we know it’s definitely older than 12. It lives inside all year but after reading some post I may put it out front for the summer. This year is the first time it has ever flowered! Being honest I had no idea these were tricky plants. I used to water just every once in a while but a few months ago I got a water globe for it and she has really started to thrive! I just wanted to share some photos :)

Hey all

Thought Id share a few shots of my Bush on fire croton and a few rooted cuttings I took from her 👍