Croton Indoor Plant
Crotons are popularly known for their pest and disease resilient properties which makes it one of the best and easy to maintain house plants. It belongs to the members of the Euphorbiaceae family. It is also used for decorative purposes and can be grown with ease both indoors and outdoors. Crotons come with a wide variety of leaves of different shapes and colors. They can be short, thin, thick, long and twisted. They come in various colors and combinations such as yellow, green, red, pink, orange, variegated and black. Crotons can grow up to 10ft. in length.
Crotons are a category of plants that do like to be moved from one place to other. They are known to quickly go into shock which often results in leaf loss. We recommend you to avoid moving the crotons as much as possible. In certain situations where moving the plant is unavoidable such as when you buy one, you may experience leaf loss which is a normal behavior of crotons. You can maintain proper care and the leaves will grow back in no time.
TruKisan’s Healthy Plant Guide
Sunlight
Expose the plant to morning sunlight for 3 to 6 hours. Make sure to protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it may damage its foliage.
Manure Application
During the main growing season feed the plant with organic manure once a month. Loosen the topsoil so it can uptake nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
When a plant outgrows from its current pot, re-pot the plant late evening and keep it in a shady area for 2 to 3 days. Then you can move the plant to its suitable climatic condition.
Watering
Water when topsoil i.e., 1-3 inches, feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly during the summer season and moderately in the winter and rainy seasons.
Soil
Make sure to well drain the soil and ensure that it is fertile rich in organic content.
Temperature & Harvest
Maintain the temperature between 15 to 26 degrees Celsius. You can harvest its leaves when they grow well and look fleshy.
Plant Protection
Get rid of the dead, infected, or damaged plant parts and dispose of them away from the planting area.
Plant Safety
Keep it away from small children, pets, extremely cold and hot areas. Avoid over-watering the plant especially when the pot does not have any drainage holes.
General Info
| Common Name | Croton, Zanzibar Croton, Codiaeum variegatum |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 10ft. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. Don’t move the plant very often. |
| Sunlight | Partial sunlight is sufficient |
| Soil | Soil that is rich in nutrients and well drained is recommended. |
| Temperature | 15 to 26 degree Celsius. |
| Fertilizer | Any organic fertilizer. We recommend using TruKisan’s organic fertilizers for better results. |
Initial Plant Care After Unboxing
Follow these steps for at least 1-2 weeks after receiving the plant at your location:
- You may experience leaf loss which is a normal behavior of crotons as they don’t like to be moved around. You can maintain proper care and the leaves will grow back in no time.
- Do not overwater.
- Keep the plant in natural or direct sunlight.
- You can gradually start moving the plant from shaded region to area that receives morning sunlight which plays a vital role in good growth of the plant.
- Croton is a great houseplant and has the capability to survive in both indoor and outdoor conditions.
- Do not re-pot the plant for a minimum of 2 weeks after receiving it.
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