Croton Propagation
We have lots of crotons in our yard. I love them because of the enormous amount of color they add to the yard without flowering. So, I recently propagated some rubber plants via taking cuttings and decided to see what else in my yard can be propagated using the same methods.
Yesterday, I walked around the yard and took cuttings of a dozen plants. I don't know if all of them will sprout roots, but I'll certainly try. Seen here, are cuttings of the following plants from my yard:
croton (two types)
a pretty variegated mystery plant (funny story)
oregano
poinsettia
rubber plant
dracaena marginata
alamanda (given to me by a neighbor)
clerodendrum (given to me by a neighbor)
I dipped the stems in rooting hormone and put them in a glass of water.
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Crotons are such beautiful plants. They will make a good hedge!
Crotons, dracaena marginata and allamanda are very easy to propagate. Leave the allamanda in water for a couple weeks until it grows roots. The croton can be planted right away. Cut a slice of bark off the bottom, dip in rotting hormone, stick a hole with a pencil in the potting soil in your pot, plant the cuttings, water and keep in shade till well rooted.
I truly enjoy your site. I had my father send me some crotons from Puerto Rico. I am so happy to learn that between the cuttings and root hormone I might be able to pull this one off. Greatly appreciate all the great information you provide on your site. I am in Central Florida (Lakeland). Happy Gardening :)!
Dear Danielle,
I see you have a passion about crotons.
So do I.
How many collection do you have ?
If you need more crotons, I would be so glad to send you some. I have many. in exchange with some of your collection ofcourse :-)
My name is Zulfikar, and I live in Indonesia.
mail me to : pemburu21@yahoo.com
Danielle,
I am a novice gardener, so i really appreciate the tips. I am a Professor of Nursing at National University in San Diego, California and gardening has become an excellent stress reliever.
I have a 4 croton plants about 2 ft in height in a 36 inch pot. Do you think that they would benefit from a larger pot? i read that they can grow up to 4 ft, and i am afraid of stunting the growth.
Sincerely,
icunurserae@hotmail.com
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