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title: "Plant: Crotons. Followed procedures with indirect sunlight and adding…"
description: "Plant: Crotons. Followed procedures with indirect sunlight and adding water. Any tips to get it more healthy?"
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author: "DJaxs"
published: "2024-09-30T20:59:44.528527Z"
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# Plant: Crotons. Followed procedures with indirect sunlight and adding…

_Posted by DJaxs on 2024-09-30_

Plant: Crotons. Followed procedures with indirect sunlight and adding water. Any tips to get it more healthy?

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## 11 comments

### Zach commented on 2024-09-30

Needs as much sun as possible, direct is good

#### DJaxs replied on 2024-10-01

How should I go about it in the night?

### Liam commented on 2024-09-30

I was just looking at getting one of these guys! They’re SO pretty! 🥹

#### DJaxs replied on 2024-10-01

Yeah, my gf got them at her job. Heard they were hard to keep alive.

### Kris commented on 2024-10-01

They need direct bright sunlight

### Kris commented on 2024-10-01

At least 12 hrs of it

#### DJaxs replied on 2024-10-02

I kinda thought it was indirect to avoid dryness, but I guess that's why it needs to stay hydrated with water. .

### Sunny commented on 2024-10-02

Crotons grow in full direct sun with high heat and humidity in their native tropical environment. You have to mimic that environment as much as possible by increasing the humidity and lighting. They quickly go limp with insufficient lighting. Put it in a south or west facing window. Put it under a grow light for at least 12 hours per day. Remember to slowly acclimate it to direct sunlight to prevent burns. A humidifier will help when indoors to increase humidity levels. Good luck 🍀 🪴

#### DJaxs replied on 2024-10-02

Definitely need to invest in those. I took it to my patio and im keeping track on the soil to avoid dryness. Only attempt for now is misting often as it gets around the high 80s..

### Sarah commented on 2024-10-02

A lot of water. They’re also prone to pests, so make sure no creepy crawlers are lurking around.

#### DJaxs replied on 2024-10-02

Yeah, found one and took care if it. Just added some water.

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