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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 2, 2018
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    This can happen with plants that remain in an area with too much humidity. At this point it may die from the infection. It has progressed further than what will be able to be saved. It is best to make sure the area gets plenty of air circulation, and using peroxide at 1 part peroxide to 3 parts water will help if you use this once per month.

    Unfortunately, there may be no saving this, and only prevention in the future.

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    BushDoctor on
    February 10, 2018
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    Those are flowers. You can choose to cut them off, or leave them. Either way can be fine. Here is an article for more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/croton/care-croton-plants.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    March 13, 2018
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    If it is covered, then yes. This will happen due to the lack of light and air restriction. It should only be covered on the coldest nights, and uncovered when it is warm enough to be out. Leaving it covered for too long will have a very negative effect on the plant.

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    BushDoctor on
    May 4, 2018
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    This will be more trouble that it is worth, as well as being a risky move to the health of the plant. This is especially true if you do not have quite a bit of experience dividing plants that are a little more on the sensitive end. I would just continue to let it grow into its own shape, and trim out any fully dead branches.

    This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/croton/care-croton-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 9, 2018
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    Your plant actually looks quite healthy and it seems to be losing it's color variations due to low light conditions.

    The bright spots your seeing on the leaves are just the areas that still have the color. I see no disease and the only treatment needed is increasing the sunlight that your plant receives.
    These links have more information.

    http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/giam/plants_and_grasses/houseplants_foliage/croton.html

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/croton/care-croton-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 13, 2018
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    Low light situations can cause the leaves to lose color.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/croton/croton-losing-its-color.htm

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