How to grow Croton? The latest cultivation methods and precautions

Croton is not a native ornamental plant of our country, but a plant introduced from Africa. It gets its name because its leaves are large and can change color. Growing it indoors is very beautiful. So how should Croton be grown? Let's take a look together with the editor.

I. Cultivation methods

1. Soil

Croton is suitable for growing in loose, fertile humus soil. This kind of soil has good drainage and air permeability, and is not prone to water accumulation. You can buy it yourself or mix it yourself.

2. Light

To grow Croton well, light is the key condition. Although Croton has strong adaptability to light, if you want it to look more beautiful, then we need to give it sufficient light. Generally, except for appropriate shading in summer, it can be cultivated in the open in the other seasons, which can make its leaves more beautiful.

3. Temperature

Croton is native to Africa, so we naturally know that it is not cold-tolerant. Low temperatures will cause varying degrees of damage to its cultivation. Under normal circumstances, the cultivation environment temperature needs to be controlled above 20 degrees. Below this temperature range, its leaves will fall off, and in severe cases, the leaves will wither or even fall off completely.

4. Watering

During the growth period of Croton, it needs to be given sufficient water. Its leaves need to be sprayed with water continuously every day. In autumn and winter, the amount of watering should be gradually reduced, but appropriate spraying is still needed. Although Croton likes a humid environment, it cannot be watered too much, otherwise it will cause water accumulation at the roots and root rot.

5. Fertilization

Regarding the demand for fertilizer, during the growth and development period of Croton, it must be managed well, especially during the vigorous growth period, and its fertilizer and water supply must be ensured to be sufficient. The frequency of fertilization should be determined according to the specific situation. After fertilizing, the soil should be loosened appropriately, which is beneficial to Croton.

6. Propagation method

Croton is generally propagated mainly by cuttings. The diameter of a new shoot used as a cutting is preferably 1 cm, and a 10 cm section is cut. In early April, it is inserted into a greenhouse sand bed, and it can survive if the room temperature is kept above 25 degrees.

II. Precautions

The leaf color of Croton will slowly change with exposure to light. The stronger the light, the brighter its leaf color will be. If the light is very weak, its leaves will turn dark purple, losing their ornamental value. Therefore, during maintenance, appropriate shading is needed when the light is strong, especially in summer.

  The above is an introduction to the cultivation methods and precautions for Croton. I hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please follow us.