Cultivation methods and precautions of Croton

1. Soil

Croton is suitable for growing in fertile and well-drained soil. Soil with high viscosity and poor air permeability and drainage is not conducive to its growth. You can also make your own soil by mixing garden soil, compost and river sand in a ratio of 3:1:1.

2. Temperature

It prefers to grow in warm places and is very afraid of cold. The temperature during winter should be maintained between 10-15℃. If the cultivation temperature is lower than 10℃, it will be frostbitten and the plants will lose leaves.

3. Water

Its growing season is from May to October every year. It needs to be given enough water. It should be watered as much as possible, and the leaves and around the plant should be sprayed with water in time. In autumn and winter, you should reduce the amount of watering, but you can spray water appropriately to ensure a high enough humidity.

4. Fertilizer

As long as there are enough nutrients, it can maintain its growth. Fertilizer can be applied once every half a month or so. Not too much nitrogen fertilizer is needed. You can use decomposed liquid fertilizer. Similarly, in the cold seasons of autumn and winter, you should control or stop fertilizing.

5. Notes

During the growth period of Croton, you can slightly trim its top branches, which can promote better growth of side branches and make it grow more beautiful.