A beauty to behold
@allknowing (146518)
India
May 14, 2025 8:01pm CST
Each time I open the front door this is what I get to see - a riot of colour. Yes Ordinary croton no doubt but I know what it does to my garden. It brightens it up when flowers fail to appear.
Not many care for this simple croton but I do and I have them all over the garden
I bought just one plant and now I have several .
Crotons are easy to maintain They just need water and they love the rain. They can be propagated by cuttings.
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@DaddyEvil (149385)
• United States
15 May
That is a beautiful croton forest. 
I have five crotons growing in a large pot in my kitchen that I've had for... well over 30 years. It was given to me when one of my nephews passed away in a car accident. I repot mine when they seem to start having problems in their pot and they look fantastic after I've transplanted them. (I used to take them outside every spring and bring them back inside in the fall but can't do that anymore. Pretty refuses to help me keep them watered outside... )
I have five crotons growing in a large pot in my kitchen that I've had for... well over 30 years. It was given to me when one of my nephews passed away in a car accident. I repot mine when they seem to start having problems in their pot and they look fantastic after I've transplanted them. (I used to take them outside every spring and bring them back inside in the fall but can't do that anymore. Pretty refuses to help me keep them watered outside... )2 people like this
@allknowing (146518)
• India
15 May
You have a not so co-operative daughter - never mind
That makes two of us recongising the beauty of crotons.
That makes two of us recongising the beauty of crotons.2 people like this
@allknowing (146518)
• India
15 May
@DaddyEvil Can you not get help on an hourly basis?
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@DaddyEvil (149385)
• United States
15 May
@allknowing She says she has enough to do around here without worrying about plants outside. While the plants are inside, I can take care of them.
They're one of my favorite plants. 
She says she has enough to do around here without worrying about plants outside. While the plants are inside, I can take care of them.
They're one of my favorite plants. 1 person likes this
@allknowing (146518)
• India
15 May
I fail to understand why they are ignored. May be because they are too common - not fair.
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@rsa101 (38653)
• Philippines
15 May
I always see this plant in so many gardens around here, but I never knew they were called *crotons*—now I do, haha! They’re so common in the Philippines that they often go unnoticed, almost like background decoration in every barangay garden or schoolyard.
Out of curiosity, I did a little digging online and here are some interesting things I gathered about crotons:
**Natural insect repellent** – Some sources say crotons can help deter certain insects, which makes them handy in gardens.
**They symbolize variety and vibrance** – With their bold mix of red, yellow, green, and orange leaves, crotons are often seen as a symbol of diversity and energy in tropical landscapes.
**Used in traditional beliefs** – In some rural areas, crotons were once believed to ward off bad spirits when planted near the home!
**Toxic to pets** – While beautiful, it’s good to know that croton sap can be toxic to cats and dogs, so it’s best to keep them out of reach.
So the next time you walk past one, maybe give it a second look—it’s more than just a "common" garden plant.
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@allknowing (146518)
• India
15 May
That indeed is valid info on crotons I will now appreciate it all lthe more Thank you
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