Croton watering
Codiaeum variegatum
Quick answer
Check the potting mix before watering Codiaeum variegatum. Water more during spring-to-fall growth, less in winter, and never leave the pot standing in water.
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- Starting point (summer)
- every 6 to 8 days
- Starting point (winter)
- every 11 to 17 days
Croton watering
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When to water
Water more during spring-to-fall growth and sparingly in winter. Allow the mix to become occasionally dry rather than remain saturated.
Keep a regular watering routine from spring through fall and water sparingly from fall to late winter. Do not treat the croton as fully dormant. Indoor light and temperature still change drying speed.
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How to water thoroughly
Check the potting mix before watering, water enough to restore the active-growth condition, and let excess leave the container. Reduce frequency when growth and light slow.
Use a well-drained, humus-rich mix and never leave the croton standing in water. Occasional dryness is fine. Waterlogging is not.
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Signs of too much or too little water
Leaf drop, yellowing, limp foliage, or a pot that stays wet should trigger checks of light, temperature, drainage, and recent watering. Cold drafts and dry air can overlap with water stress.
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Sources2 references
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Plants of the World OnlineTaxonomy · accepted name · classification
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of ExtensionLight · moisture · humidity · temperature · feeding · repotting · pests · sap irritation
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