Dyer's Croton
Also known as
dyer's croton, giradol and turnsole
Taxonomy
Chrozophora tinctoria
Chrozophora
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
How to care for Dyer's Croton
Water
How often to water your Dyer's Croton
every 9
Dyer's Croton needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Dyer's Croton in your home
a window
Dyer's Croton may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Dyer's Croton
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dyer's Croton after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Dyer's Croton
Dyer's Croton
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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