Common Reasons Why Croton Leaves Turn Yellow, Brown, and White
If you’re looking to add some exotic flair to your home, you needn’t look further than Crotons (Codiaeum variegatum). With their highly variegated, colorful foliage, these houseplants do a great…
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How and When to Repot Your Croton Plus What Soils and Pots Are Best
Crotons are having a resurgence in popularity, and it’s easy to understand why. They are low-maintenance, colorful, and come in various colors and sizes. Their bright, glossy leaves lend a…
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Six Common Pests Infesting Crotons and How to Get Rid of Them
A big and colorful Croton gets noticed by everyone in the room. Unfortunately, sometimes these bold houseplants also tend to catch the attention of some common plant pests that treat…
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How, When and Why to Fertilize Croton Houseplants
Crotons are known for their bright foliage and can put out lots of colorful leaves in a single season. Because this requires a lot of energy, proper fertilization is essential…
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Croton Lighting 101: All You Need to Know for Healthy Crotons
One of the keys to keeping your Crotons healthy and growing as quickly as possible is ensuring they have proper lighting. Like all plants, Crotons convert sunlight into energy that…
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Can a Croton Live Outdoors? Can You Set It Outside for the Summer?
Crotons are evergreen plants grown for their brightly colored and strikingly-patterned foliage. You can find Crotons in yellow, pink, purple, orange, and red. Some varieties have brightly colored veins that…
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Croton Propagation: Three Methods to Try and Three You Can Skip
Crotons are popular houseplants known for their bright coloring and funky variegation. Although it can be a little tricky to learn how best to care for them in your home,…
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What Are A Croton’s Needs for Water and Humidity?
Knowing exactly when to water your Croton can take some trial and error. These plants aren’t generally difficult, but they often let us know they’re unhappy by wilting or dropping…
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Leggy Croton? Why It Happens and How to Fix It
If you’re like me, you may have bought your first Croton because it was a compact plant packed with vibrant, variegated foliage. Also, like me, you may have noticed that…
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How, When, and Why To Prune Your Croton Houseplant
Some houseplants benefit greatly from the occasional trim, while others prefer to be left well enough alone. Depending on the type of plant you have, pruning can have an enormous…
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