Chinese Croton
Also known as
Chinese Croton and ChineseCroton
Taxonomy
Excoecaria cochinchinensis
Excoecaria
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
How to care for Chinese Croton
Water
How often to water your Chinese Croton
every 9
Chinese Croton needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Houston, Texas.
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
Light
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.
Houston, Texas
55% Medium
Finding light for Chinese Croton in your home
a window
Chinese Croton may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth..ļø
Houston, Texas currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light āļø.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Chinese 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chinese Croton after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Chinese Croton
Chinese Croton
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Houston, Texas, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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