baileysup
Green Thumb
Posts: 435
Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:04 am
Location: NE-PA(Zone 6a-5b)

3 crotons/ 1 pot

my girl bought this croton for my B-day. I pretty much botched it from day one, and I lost most of it's leaves (not all. still looks good). it's now recouping under proper care. there are 3 crotons in the pot. should I separate them next spring, or keep them together?

User avatar
Kisal
Mod Emeritus
Posts: 7646
Joined: Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:04 am
Location: Oregon

That's what I would do, but you probably already knew that. :lol:

baileysup
Green Thumb
Posts: 435
Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:04 am
Location: NE-PA(Zone 6a-5b)

yes I know that it's common.

baileysup
Green Thumb
Posts: 435
Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:04 am
Location: NE-PA(Zone 6a-5b)

Kisal: you would keep together, or separate? I missunderstood your last post. please help because I'm going to bed. thanks

baileysup
Green Thumb
Posts: 435
Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:04 am
Location: NE-PA(Zone 6a-5b)

are you saying keep together?

baileysup
Green Thumb
Posts: 435
Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:04 am
Location: NE-PA(Zone 6a-5b)

night Kisal, and everyone. sweet dreams.............

baileysup
Green Thumb
Posts: 435
Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:04 am
Location: NE-PA(Zone 6a-5b)

should I separate the croton or not? there are 3 in a 1 gallon pot

baileysup
Green Thumb
Posts: 435
Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:04 am
Location: NE-PA(Zone 6a-5b)

do you mean treat them as I would the dragon? these are crotons, and a bit different than dragon tree.

baileysup
Green Thumb
Posts: 435
Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:04 am
Location: NE-PA(Zone 6a-5b)

I grow so tired :( see you guys tomorrow

baileysup
Green Thumb
Posts: 435
Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:04 am
Location: NE-PA(Zone 6a-5b)

Kisal wrote:That's what I would do, but you probably already knew that. :lol:
do what? together? or split up? you would keep them together kisal?

baileysup
Green Thumb
Posts: 435
Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:04 am
Location: NE-PA(Zone 6a-5b)

I want to split them................maybe probably next year. will be looking into agaves and aloes as well. night

User avatar
Kisal
Mod Emeritus
Posts: 7646
Joined: Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:04 am
Location: Oregon

Whoa! Slow down! :lol:

I would separate the crotons, I think. Crotons are bushy, shrubby plants, even when grown indoors, sometimes reaching 3' tall and almost as wide. One type can grow to 8' tall. I think one Croton per container would be plenty. :)

baileysup
Green Thumb
Posts: 435
Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:04 am
Location: NE-PA(Zone 6a-5b)

I will separate the 3 crotons come spring. thank you...lolollool. really, thanks a bunch



Return to “Container Gardening Forum”