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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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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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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Why Crotons Turn Green and Lose Their Bright Coloring
As far as foliage houseplants go, Crotons are just about as colorful as they get. This widely assorted, highly variegated family of plants sports all kinds of crazy leaf colors…
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5 Reasons Why Your Croton Might Not Be Growing
Although sometimes considered a houseplant variety better suited for more experienced plant collectors, a well-cared-for Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) will reward you with moderate, bushy growth with plenty of eye-catching, highly…
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