Care Tips
Light, Soil, Humidity, Water, Temperature
croton
Crotons are striking plants that feature bright orange, red, and yellow leaves. They’re especially popular in the Fall.
There are over 100 known varieties of Croton, some with wide leaves and some with slender leaves.
While these plants can survive in New Mexico, they have specific needs involving light, humidity and consistency of care.
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65-85°F
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50-70%
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Bright, direct. In order to keep a croton happy, they need lots and lots of light. It is possible in NM to get too much light, however. Leaves can burn if left in windows during Summer days when temps are over 100°F.
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Water when top 1 inch is dry. Consistency is key; they like routine waterings and don’t like soggy roots. Mist regularly
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Well-draining but moisture-retentive
Recommendations: Peat, pumice, perlite, bark, worm castings, fern fiber, chicken grit, sphagnum moss
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Humidity is important. Group with other plants or run a humidifier nearby.
Avoid cold drafts, heat drafts and sudden temperature swings
Set them and leave them; they don’t do well being moved around