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9 Reasons Why a Croton May Drop Its Leaves
12.06.2023 - 01:05 / gardenerspath.com / Nan Schiller
9 Reasons Why a Croton May Drop Its LeavesGarden croton,Codiaeum variegatum, is a showy foliage species for cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 12 or it may be grown as a houseplant in any region.
It has vibrant leaves in assorted shapes, rich shades of green, red, and yellow, and boldly contrasting veins, splotches, and streaks.
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In the best of health, it is a floral diva aswirl in rich, jewel-like tones. But disrupt its ideal growing environment and it melts down, dramatically dropping leaf after leaf until its denuded stems make you want to avert your eyes.
In our guide to cultivating croton plants indoors, you met my daughter’s croton, Jules, temporarily in my custody, and I shared what I learned about appropriate care and feeding.
This article discusses nine reasons why garden croton may suddenly shed leaves and how to avoid them.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
With a sensitive species like croton, one or multiple stressors may cause leaf shedding. Let’s jump right in and get this problem solved!
1. DustHouseplants are notoriously dusty. And when the debris on the leaves is thick enough, it can block sunlight and inhibit photosynthesis, triggering a growth slowdown and systemic stress.
Eliminate this possible cause by wiping the foliage with a damp cloth every week or two to prevent dust accumulation.
Alternatively, you can use a leaf-shining product like the pros use in the floral trade. Miracle-Gro Leaf Shine removes dust and polishes foliage to a glossy sheen.
Miracle-Gro Leaf Shine
Miracle-Gro Leaf Shine is available via Amazon in packages of one or two eight-ounce ready-to-spray bottles.
2. Inappropriate LightC
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