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title: "I recently got a croton and it’s already dropped two leaves! Any…"
description: "I recently got a croton and it’s already dropped two leaves! Any advice or ideas of what I could be doing wrong? It’s in a south facing window that is…"
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author: "Celeste"
published: "2024-05-10T01:23:39.468127Z"
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# I recently got a croton and it’s already dropped two leaves! Any…

_Posted by Celeste on 2024-05-10_

I recently got a croton and it’s already dropped two leaves! Any advice or ideas of what I could be doing wrong? It’s in a south facing window that is partially covered by my roof, and I am following plantas watering schedule. Any help would be appreciated!

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## 4 comments

### AbbyJ commented on 2024-05-10

In my experience, Planta suggests watering too much. Use your finger to test the soil. If it’s dry about 2 inches in, then you can water. I also think these need a decent amount of humidity. Could also be too much light, but I’m less certain about that.

### Sunny commented on 2024-05-10

Crotons like the soil to dry before watering again. It thrives in at least 8 hours of full sun per day, tropical temperatures and higher humidity.

### allie commented on 2024-05-10

I have had a couple of these in the past and I lost both to spider mites. I don’t know if they’re extra susceptible or if I was just getting them contaminated. But check closely for any webbing!

### Tomcat commented on 2024-05-10

Watch watering too much! Use your own schedule that adjusts to how your plant is taking the soil, light, etc.- your environment is unique to every plant.

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