Examine your croton plant from the top down — damage from cold usually starts at the top of the plant — looking for green, firm growth. Cut damaged stems back to green, firm growth with hand pruners. Trim off remaining damaged leaves with scissors or hand pruners where they join the stem. Things You Will Need. Tips. Click to see full answer. Beside this, will Croton come back after freeze?”Some will do well as far north as the Bradenton and Tampa area, but we can grow more (varieties) here — until a freeze comes along. Cold knocks the bottom leaves off.” Even if freezing weather damages a croton severely, the plant almost always comes back, good as new, when spring arrives.Beside above, how do you take care of crotons in the winter? Water crotons slightly less in winter, waiting until the soil is dry to a depth of 1 inch. Also, maintain the proper level of humidity by placing the plant on a bed of pebbles and spraying the leaves with a fine mist of water regularly. Furthermore, can you cut back a Croton? Croton plants should only be pruned to remove unhealthy portions of the plant or to maintain a certain shape. Dead leaves or branches should be cut back to their origin, but overgrown leaves or branches can be trimmed just above a node or leaf set. Before pruning again, allow more growth.Why are the leaves on my Croton falling off?Heat and humidity – Croton plants are tropicals, meaning they thrive in warm and humid conditions. If your croton’s leaves fall off, it could be that it’s exposed to cold or hot extremes such as open doors or air ducts. Overwatering can damage the roots and cause croton leaf drop.
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