i would continue watering and hope for the best

I would encase in a clear plastic bag until she perks up.

I agree with Marguerite - just don't allow the leaves to touch the sides of the bag, and leave a little hole for some air flow. It should be ok. I saw your thread today over at containers - strong work! ;-)

Al

Al! Thank you, sir. I'm glad you read it; I was terrified going ahead with it without having your stamp of approval on the mix! :-)

Thanks to you guys -- LOOK!
She's baaaa-aack!!

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I did put her into a plastic bag after a thorough watering. But the leaves had to touch the side because I couldn't think of any concoction to make to cover it up without the leaves touching. So instead, I gathered the leaves up (the way the plant should have looked and put it inside a back and closed it up with one small hole for ventliation. That was yesterday afternoon, and today --- I undid the bag because I noticed even when I moved the plastic a little, the leaves were standing.

She's baaa-aaack! I didn't kill her.
And then this makes a 100% success rate in repotting my plants into gritty mix. :-)

Very good!

Just keep the upper layers of mix moist while the roots are re-establishing themselves over the next few weeks. After that, you can allow the mix to dry down a bit more.

Josh

Thats wonderful! Putting the plant in plastic was a wonderful idea! I love croton and I'm nursing it along. I brought it at lowes in a 4 In pot and it lost a couple of leaves. I was worried about its health but it grew new leaves. they are such beautiful plants

Have two crotons ones itty bitty the other is as full as they get inside, love the comparison! Your beautiful pictures make me want to try a mammy croton! will be looking in the future :)

I had a strong feeling the plant would rebound, based on the picture you'd supplied. Good job! .... love your enthusiasm, too!

Al

What can I do to get mine to grow? It just sits there. How much light do they like?

Tricia

Tricia, I think these like a lot of high light. Bright but without sun burning down on it?
I have mine right up against my south windowsill; the sill can get pounded but up against the wall on the table doesn't receive but maybe 30 minutes of direct sun. It's pushing out new leaves so I presume it's growing well, but then I nearly murdered it by repotting it, so what do I know lol?

They will also not turn into multiple colors as they should w/o access to bright light.