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title: "Is this a good plant to have in an apartment?"
description: "Is this a good plant to have in an apartment?"
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author: "Choc"
published: "2024-02-24T18:28:23.558191Z"
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# Is this a good plant to have in an apartment?

_Posted by Choc on 2024-02-24_

Is this a good plant to have in an apartment?

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## 5 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-02-24

Croton needs at least 6 hours of full sun each day. They can grow in an apartment that can provide the light.

#### Choc replied on 2024-02-24

I have one but the leaves look different but during the winter most of the leaves fell off. It’s in an apartment.

#### Sunny replied on 2024-02-24

They drop leaves for a lot of reasons: too dry, low humidity, low temperatures, low light and pests.

### DanishGramma commented on 2024-02-25

I had those in my yard in Florida so they are outside plants to me. I was surprised to see them as houseplants because they need a lot of sun. But then I also had golden pothos in a couple planters next to the pool and now I have one in my house here in Virginia lol 😁

### ToPlantHarmony commented on 2024-02-25

These are so pretty, but yes they need a lot of light. My mom has had some luck with hers sitting right in an east facing window. I think an unobstructed south facing window may be your best bet though, and maybe add some grow lights to help it through the winter.

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