Luna Croton

Luna Croton is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Gold Dust Croton →

Common Gold Dust Croton Problems →

Luna Croton prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Gold Dust Croton Water Frequency →

Gold Dust Croton Root Rot →

Luna Croton requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Gold Dust Croton Light Requirements →

Gold Dust Croton Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Luna Croton is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Luna Croton doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Gold Dust Croton Humidity Needs →

Luna Croton does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Gold Dust Croton →

When and How to Successfully Repot Gold Dust Croton →

Luna Croton should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

It’s common for Luna Croton to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Luna Croton is native to Southeast Asia, Northern Australia and the Pacific Islands.

Yes, you may see your Luna Croton bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Luna Croton grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Gold Dust Croton →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Luna Croton can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Gold Dust Croton Temperature Tolerance →

Luna Croton can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Luna Croton, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Gold Dust Croton →
• Drooping Gold Dust Croton Leaves →
• Gold Dust Croton Dropping Leaves →
• Gold Dust Croton Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Gold Dust Croton →
• Brown Spots on Gold Dust Croton →
• Gold Dust Croton Leaves Falling Over →
• Gold Dust Croton Leaves Curling →
• Gold Dust Croton Yellow Leaves →
• Gold Dust Croton Root Rot →