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Jaydenz
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Growing Croton indoors?

I got 2 new plants yesterday, a Devils Ivy phildendron and a Superstar croton. :D The croton looks way kewl but I read about it and only grows outside in zone 10-11 and can grow 10 feet tall.
Has anyone grown crotons inside? is there anything I should know that will keep it alive inside? I really like this plant.

this is a picture of mine.

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19ashe86
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I just bought mine a couple weeks ago. Then I bought a mamey croton a week later. I've not read anything about them not doing well inside. Bright indirect light is what I've read. I however put mine outside in direct light from noonish tip 7ish and they're doing fine. I bring them in at night as its chilly here at night.

baileysup
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I had one but it got to cold in my house for it (kept dropping leaves in the winter time). It just does not like cold, so try to keep it warm. I don't try and keep tropical plants in my house any more, just doesn't work for my house/climate. You may have a better climate for it in your house though.



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