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"Don't leave them near really cold windows" - *pauses video and rushes to move my Croton off my window sill! Super helpful, thank you :)

@AdriCr4ft

4 жыл бұрын

For some reason my 3 different crotons that I have will only survive if I leave them on my bedroom windowsill 😅😂if I move them they drop their leaves. It doesn’t get full sunshine there and you can feel the chilly wind sometimes. I think it’s also the fact I have a heater under it. It equalises itself I guess somehow lol?! It’s the only place they grow like crazy as well. I don’t know what I will do when they over grow where they are lol

@sgunn2939

4 жыл бұрын

@@AdriCr4ft that's interesting.. From when I saw this vid, I moved it and it was doing real great but it's just started to drop leaves :( maybe I'll try a radiator/window sill combo

@AdriCr4ft

4 жыл бұрын

Stefan Gunn but if he was doing fine before moving maybe you should have left it :) its a picky plant. I lost 2 leaves by moving it to other 2 different spots that I thought were ideal. One in each place.But it wasn’t working and I didn’t want to lose another leaf as it wasn’t a big plant so I moved it back to the window/ radiator and it’s been growing new leafs there ever since! Make sure the window you choose doesn’t get direct sunlight! My bedroom is fairly darkish even in summer. :) good luck

@AdriCr4ft

4 жыл бұрын

Stefan Gunn ohh I also forgot to mention! Make sure the leaves ain’t getting too much hot air😅 put your palm by your lowest leaf that’s on the side of the heater and see if you feel the heat and how much, if it reaches it and it’s too much the edges will kind of dry out. I try to turn it so less leaves are facing the heater and make sure the temp coming from it reaching the plant isn’t too high but warm. If you put your hand there and you can KIND of feel it but not too much, perfect. I guess they like warm temp since they come from hot places. Might be what’s making it grow 🤷‍♀️ just take everything I said with a pinch of salt because I am not a plant pro ☺️but I try my best. I also mist it every 3 days and clean the leaves and only water it when the soil is dry and when giving it water I do it like if I was to be drinking a glass myself 😂 because I know how picky it is and I am scared to kill it

@sgunn2939

4 жыл бұрын

@@AdriCr4ft wow dude, thanks for all your advice :D when it was originally on the window sill, it wasn't doing great. So once I moved it away as Betsy said, it started doing a load better. Not too sure why it's getting grumpy now :( but yeah, I will try a few things you've suggested :) there are still quite a lot of the leaves thriving so it should be all good

“Don’t leave them near a cold window” *clutching my dying bush on fire* oh sweet summer child I am so sorry

it always seems strange to me when i heard that that the things that i grow up with were poison or could kill you. i grew up in a yard in the Carribean with an overgrown croton garden of about 13 species. that garden was the safe house for me and my brother and sister until i was about 15 years old. it was where we play, hide, chill when it was too hot, learn to climb our first trees and much more. i can't tell how much croton leaves we ate back then when we were playing cow and goat. not to mention how many steams got broken and saps got exposed to our bare skins, since as boys on a tropical island, we don't tend to wear shirts at home. i even smoked a few croton leaves in my teen years as experiment. i am not denying that the plant could be toxic and that ones should not take care when handling them. i'm just thinking that we must have developed certain immunity to certain plants and foods that some people in other parts of the world have not.

I purchased my first Croton a few weeks ago. I had no idea what it was, I just loved the way it looked. I am very excited to have it, thank you for the helpful information!

I feel the same way about Crotons! They’re so beautiful, easy to find and usually super affordable. Such an underrated plant!

Thank you so much! I just adopted one recently from a family member looking to give it a better home. It's good to know all about this! Subscribed!

My croton is one of my favorite plants. I mean, I LOVE my croton! Mine is actually turning into a tree, and I'm ok with that. I actually have three..but my first one is my first love. :)

@TerrahaimLifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Hello .. I recently got a Croton. Are they easy maintenance?

@sher.1171

3 жыл бұрын

What’s your secret? I’m having trouble keeping mine alive 😭

@clayepiphany6326

2 жыл бұрын

Theyr so pretty!!

I bought croton today, thanks for the information it was helped me 🤗

I bought a Croton a month ago and its thriving!! im so happy!! she just put three new leaves last week

I just got my first today! I’m so exited :)

Just got a croton so thank you for this video! Hopefully I can help mine thrive:)

I came upon mine by accident and it was the last one at the nursery and I immediately fell in love with its leaves. Mine has been thriving in my west facing living room. It sits next to a Begonia Rex and Dracaena Marginata and when the light hits the three just right, the colors are so beautiful.

Thank you. Detailed and to the point. I’m new to plant life and purchased one. I will let you know how it goes. Have a beautiful day. 😀

Awesome video! I was so glad that you mentioned the part about pinching them to promote bottom growth! I am going to try that. Very informative thanks!

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, Natalie! I'm glad you found this helpful. 🙂

Perfect timing I just bought my first one today!

Your video was really helpful! Thank you so much!

Hey Betsy! Love your style of sharing by the way! So I live the Caribbean and while growing up my grandmother had every which kind of these (which we pronounce as "crow-t'n" here) in our yard and curb. They tolerate the heat pretty well mid 30's Celcius and the colours are super vibrant with loads of varieties! Nice to see them now popular in your area. Best wishes. Go get you some more...🙌😁

I love crotons! I agree nobody ever falls about them. Thanks for yr tips

I have 3 already. Star dust, Petra, and many. I love them so easy to take care of and beautiful to looks at. Sadly mine are turning green again because I have them inside for the winter and it's been mostly cloudy for the last month. I want to collect them all, definitely an underrated plant. Love the energy for crotons in this video!

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I think I'll eventually have more than just these two for sure. They match the accent colors I've picked for our living room. 😂Petra Croton is gorgeous! Thanks so much for watching and sharing, Tonya! 💚

Well, what a delightful person. As bad as it is I bought a croton without knowing it's care and now I feel a lot more prepared and have moved it as it was at risk of cold draughts so...very good to know. Thank you very much Ms Begonia for taking the time to make this.

Thank you for this information ! I love these plants they are so beautiful! 🙂

Love the presentation! It was very thorough and entertaining. My croton thanks you.

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🙂 I'm glad you found this useful.

You're so fun! Love your videos!

Thx for the tips. I have a croton and your tips were very helpful!

Well presented. I'm glad you mentioned the toxicity to pets, (kids,too). I just picked up my 1st croton, and will try and remember not to pinch off the leaves without gloves. It's truly a gorgeous plant.

I love crotons!! and I love your personality :) Thank you for your video!

i just bought a croton because of you thanks for all the info you awesome!!

I just got one last weekend and I love it so much! I wish people gave it more attention, such beautiful plants!

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

I love their funky vibe.

Thanks Betsy, very helpful!

Thanks for the tips!

Thanks so much. Lots of great tips

Thank you for all the information

You have convinced me to buy one!😀

Thanks for the video! I’ve never had issues with mine and was surprised to hear they’re considered finicky plants and prone to issues. I didn’t even know how to care for mine until recently and it’s doing awesome. I love crotons!

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

I agree! I was surprised to hear people complaining about difficulty with care. Maybe people assume they need bright, direct sunlight, I'm not sure! Thanks a lot for tuning in. 💚

@iceevc

4 жыл бұрын

Same, I have killed every plant given to me. But my croton is just a growing. I received it when my stepfather passed, so it's important to me not to kill it.

@iceevc

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, my croton is 2ft tall and the leaves are falling off from the bottom. I rather it to look full. Can you do a video showing how to propagate to grow new pieces. And one to splice for for fullness. I know I most likely butchered the proper terms, so I hope you understand what I'm asking. 😩😂😂😂

Thank you for the info! 🙂

I have a croton, it was indoors for a few years and barely grew at all. Last summer, I put it on the porch on the East side of the apartment. In just 3 months it nearly doubled in size and the beautiful red foliage (red is my favorite color). I am doing the same thing this year, I love that red color.

Great video thank you !!

I luv the colors! I know they grow very well in tropical climate.

Thank you for the information!

I got a croton today haha. I had seen them around for a while and been really into them so figured why not when I saw a really big one at the mall today for 3 euros.I do have it in my bedroom which I believe has a south facing window since the sun show up super early and I do have succulents of all sorts there and they do really good, although my fittonia enjoys it here too and doesn't need misting. The humidity outside in my area right now is 85% but succulents seem to be really happy here even with that (I guess because we never get really cold and the sun is REALLY hot).

Thx u God bless you .we have one here at our church

Thanks for making a fun plant video! They are hard to find Lol

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure for me! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for saying hi. 🙂

Loved your video! Just bought one of these babies tonight. Looks like there are 2 plants in the pot. So I'm thinking of repotting and separating them! Any suggestions on that? Also, any advice on propagating?💚🌿 thanks again for the video!

Thank you so much Betsy, I really really enjoyed watching you talk to us all about the Crotons. I only have two now, and my second one I brought today as it was in dire straits, because no one had watered it for some time. I was struck by its stunning colours and it was so desperate for someone to take it before it snuffed it completely. So it’s had a good water now. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too

Mines in my bathroom and it's been no problem at all just eater it once a wk. Was a bargin at £3 at my local supermarket in a ceramic pot x

Yes i didnt know what it was when i got it...and its super easy to grow.... not fussy like my other plants...

Mine is at the garden facing west. It's summer now here in the Philippines (36C) and they are in direct sunlight from 12pm to 4pm. They're doing great and no leaf burn as long as you water them in the morning daily.

I bought 3 Crotons.. gave one each to a family member and kept one for myself... I get a lot of sun in my southern facing backyard..After this video I am nervous leaving in a container in yard.. Thoghts ? Thank you so much for your advice and videos.. I am new to planting and am enjoying it so much.... brings me peace

Hi ! I just bought a gold dust croton in my supermarket for only 1.99€ !! He looks very sad for the moment but i Will follow yours instructions and hope he Will be ok !! Thanks 😊

Just purchased 3 of hopefully things will go I put them outside during the day

Good video post. I didn't know crotons were an indoor plant. Mine are in the garden in full sun. There are hundreds of varieties but only a few are available for sale. I have nine varieties so far and always looking. That big one you have is called Mammy. I enjoy your personality.

I want that crouton hopefully i have on. Thank you ❤️

Here in the Philippines they love basking under direct sunlight. Glorious!

I just got my very first big one as a gift, and I hope it will thrive!! I don’t get much sunlight in my apartment but I hope it will do well.

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

I hope so too! Good luck. 😊

Eat a crouton not a croton! :)

@TeffyBabyy

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 every time I say the name of this plant that's what my mind goes to 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ at least I'm not the only one

Love this video! I also love crotons!

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I wish mine were doing a little better in winter but I hope they'll bounce back come spring. Luckily we've had a lot of sunshine for two weeks.

@sarahreinhardt1414

5 жыл бұрын

@@betsybegonia I have always had trouble with mine in winter too. But fingers crossed, spring and sunshine usually perk them back up! I hope yours have such luck!

she is hilarious, I like her videos. Great info also.

Good information thanks

FYI, they actually can survive in a dry hot environment! I live in southern Arizona. I keep my croton outside on my porch and it seems to be okay. The humidity can get as low as 16%, typically around 22%. Temps vary from 64°F to 99°F (on my covered porch, it gets much hotter outside of it lol) Of course I keep it out of direct sun (my porch is covered with a 75% shade cloth). The only thing that it's suffered from is direct light when I was trying to find a spot it would like out here, the first spot got a little too much sun and burned some of the leaves. Now that I've found that perfect spot it's thriving I would say. So, they can survive and even thrive in a dry arid environment so long as you don't let them dry out for too long. Misting them once in a while helps too 🙂

I rescued 4 little pots of these beauties but they were super crispy and sad, im hoping to save them I trimmed all the dead leaves and atems but Id like to get some advice in how I can make them thrive. Im so glad I came across your video Im going to subscribe and follow you on your social media ❣

Just got one .... well 3 so thank u for this vid

Super helpful THANK YOU

@roberthanna4697

3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@roberthanna4697

3 жыл бұрын

So true

@roberthanna4697

3 жыл бұрын

U too the words out of my mouth

I didn't like to get a Croton plant as I've heard they are finicky plants, until I saw one and couldn't go home without it lol. So I'm here now watching videos about Croton plants and Thanks for the care tips and info regarding it, now I'm kinda happy that it's not that finicky.

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, I really hope this was helpful! One of mine does better than the other. My Croton 'Mrs. Iceton' is an unstoppable force but the Croton 'Curly Boy' lost a few leaves this past winter when it wasn't getting enough light. It's doing better now though.

Hi Betsy thank you for this video I ve just got a croton plant and I know that they don't like to be moved ? Could you explain more about that, does it mean moved around the house ?

love you! Thank you too!

Hey lovely lady! I just bought a beautiful Petra Croton today and I was wondering about plant food/fertilizer.. I'm not sure what to buy and how often! Help ♡ Thanks in advance

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

I've personally just been using a regular houseplant fertilizer that's basic and balanced which I found at the local hardware store but I hope to dive a little deeper into fertilizers this year in my videos.

There beautiful plants 🌿 they actually don't sell them in my nursery for some reason! But there beautiful 👍😍

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

Oh, that's a shame! I always find 2-3 varieties here in Paris. I hope you can find one if you really like them! They really brighten up the room.

I got a gold dust croton recently and I was so excited to get another one after killing one over a winter. A month later it was OVERTAKEN by spider mites! I fight mites on other plants but I've never seen such a wild escalation. I'm gonna have to check it way more often 😬

Love to watch your videos

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy them. 🙂

You are beautiful! Thanks for the information, keep being you

I was just gifted a Petra Croton and a Waffle plant so I could use all the help lol. Thanks for the tips!

I also just bought a croton on clearance with only two leaves. You give me hope. I'm hoping it doesn't die. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck! I will admit that one of mine lost some leaves this winter because it was just too grey in Paris and it wasn't getting enough light. It's since bounced back but those old leaves will never grow back unfortunately. My other Croton, 'Mrs. Iceton' did fine and is now putting out plenty of new growth already!

@YACABE

5 жыл бұрын

@@betsybegonia hi, just an update on my croton. It's still alive and growing 5 new leaves at the top 🙂 (it's seems like the top had been pinched off or snapped off) though I thought new leaves would grow at the bottom. I have it on a west-facing window. I'm wondering if I should leave it or move it back. 🤔🤔🤔 Edit: I found out it's a croton Petra.

My croutons are LITERALLY my favorite plants. All of them!

@betsybegonia

4 жыл бұрын

I love croutons too.

Great video, this is exactly what I needed! Also random thought, you look like Nancy and sound like Robin from Stranger Things lol.

LOVE my crotons!

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

Such a cool plant!

This is such a goof positive video!! Do you have any tips on taking care of Boston ferns?

@betsybegonia

4 жыл бұрын

I killed the only one I ever bought. It was one of the very first plants I owned. Not enough humidity + overwatering.

Thanks

How do I encourage growth? I have one leaf left on my Petra Croton and it’s been hanging on for about 2 months. But it doesn’t seem to be growing. Had it in a sunroom. Saw your video and moved it to a little less direct hot light. Any other suggestions?

when you pinch the plant to spread out do they get new groth at the top again in case i want it to go higher

Really good videos. Lots of great info. Does make me laugh when I hear the phrase "pinch it off" that means something different over here. 😂

@betsybegonia

3 жыл бұрын

MICHAEL! 😂

@michaelhooper2502

3 жыл бұрын

@@betsybegonia sorry did I lower the tone? 😂 Gonna check out some. More of your videos now 👍

I live in NY where we don't get strong sun most of the year, and the only way my Croton is happy is if I put it in direct, hot sun during the summer. Yes, some of the older leaves get a little burnt on the tips, but direct sun is the only way that mine will develop new growth. Just some food for thought!

@DonP_ThePress

2 жыл бұрын

Thanx

Propagation of them would be great, if you know how and have had progress with it???

Would a pebble tray help with humility with this plant? Thank you! Great videos too!

@betsybegonia

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't hurt. 🙂

Gorgeous plants. Their name reminds me of a Star Trek alien lol.

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

Totally!

I like all kinds of croton i like the color

I've been avoided buying one of these because I heard they are really hard to keep. I think I might try now. :)

Hello. How long does it take for a croton to get all those beautiful colors? Mine has some red spots here and there and new leaves begin to display some discoloration, but although it has lots of new beautiful leaves, they mostly look green. It is by my East or West window, lots of sun. I’ve had it for about 5 months, how long before it looks mostly redish? Thank you.

What are the plants on the wall in the background? Very cool!

Do you have any advice on fertilizing?

You are so funny. Love it.

New plant dad, thanks for the help. I immediately moved my lil dude away from the fan that goes 24/7 like 7 inches below em

I just got one and I wanna see how many days should it be watered plz answer

I have a Petra Croton. I got it about 3 months ago & it had around 7 colorful leaves when I got it! It now has ... ONE LEAF LEFT that has been hanging on all alone for about the last 2 months! So now, I’m scared to even look at the damn thing! Hence the reason I’m here watching your video! I’m trying to figure out how to get it to produce and grow. Lol

I just bought my first croton the other day and she needs to be repotted. Do you think my succulent soil mix would work as long as I keep it watered?

@silenceiscompliance4131

3 жыл бұрын

Same question

It's a coincidence...I just watered mine! Lol...great minds think alike!! I really like your videos and your bubbly personality! Keep the videos coming. 👍

@betsybegonia

5 жыл бұрын

It was meant to be! 😂 I'm glad you enjoyed this, thanks so much for watching. 💚 I appreciate your feedback!

How do these guys feel about grow lights? ❤️❤️ I love your crotons I just got my first one and it’s already being fussy LOL!!! Still love it though I will master this plant if it’s the last thing I do!!!!!

@betsybegonia

2 жыл бұрын

I have never grown them under lights.

@honeybuns4443

2 жыл бұрын

@@betsybegonia oh okay thank you still though

I’m on Croton #2. The first one i bought, i was a total newbie and placed plants where i thought they looked best. Well my first one i over watered and it didn’t get enough light. So my second one i have near an east facing window in my bathroom.... i thought i watered it properly, letting it dry out a bit like you said, but the next day it dropped 2 leaves! Now I’m panicking! Is there anything i can do to keep it from losing any more leaves? 😳 Melanie

Have you tried crotons to set on artificial light if they like it especially when you got not enough light from the sun? Will they like it?

Mine is marked as direct “brightest light , patio plant”. I also read they don’t tolerate change very well and don’t like direct sun light and need moisture. These things seem to conflict. If they can go either way which is better, constant decent indoor light with a humidifier even if it’s not the brightest light ever and don’t move it at all ... or out side sun? I thought I was doing it a Favor moving it outside on sunny days to visit the sun light but it’s dropped leaves which means stress. So I don’t get what it prefers lol