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How can you get a croton to have better color variation?

Last Updated: June 30, 2010

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Crotons perform well in a sunny location and with a potting mix kept evenly moist. Bright light increases color variegation; low light diminishes it.

For more information, please see the PlantTalk script #1346, Croton.

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