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title: "I know that Croton’s like to be dry before they are watered, but how…"
description: "I know that Croton’s like to be dry before they are watered, but how dry is dry…🙄! Can anybody give me the percentage of dryness I should look for on my water…"
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# I know that Croton’s like to be dry before they are watered, but how…

_Posted by Lynda on 2025-03-13_

I know that Croton’s like to be dry before they are watered, but how dry is dry…🙄! Can anybody give me the percentage of dryness I should look for on my water meter? I do use a wood stake, but that comes clean out at about 38% dryness with my moisture meter. Soooo, how dry is dry for a Croton? TIA!

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## 1 comment

### monster\_maniac commented on 2025-03-13

im not sure but i let my plants dry out like and inch or two depending on the pot size

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