Capitate Croton
About Capitate Croton
Capitate Croton is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is a fun challenge to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Capitate Croton likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Capitate Croton belongs to the Croton genus, and is native to the Central and Eastern United States.
⚠️ Capitate Croton is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Taxonomy
Croton capitatus
Croton
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
Also known as
Hogwort, Woolly croton and Goatweed

How to care for Capitate Croton

How often to water your Capitate Croton

every 9
Capitate Croton needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Capitate Croton in your home

a window
Capitate Croton love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Capitate Croton does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Capitate Croton in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Capitate 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 Capitate Croton after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Capitate Croton can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
Capitate Croton prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Capitate Croton requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Capitate Croton is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Capitate Croton does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Capitate Croton should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Capitate Croton grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Capitate Croton
Capitate Croton
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
