Hi All,

I have few Crotons, I think the cultivar is Mamey.. or similar to it at the least... its been planted in my front garden behind a Duranta hedge for a bit less than 2 years, so it is in partial shade (at least not direct sun light).

During the first year they lost many of their leaves, then they grew new leaves but have not growth much (if any at all).. Is this normal? or what could be wrong with it?

Initially I though it was too much water as I had not gutters, then I installed the gathers and was hoping thy could improve but still nothing... I just tested the soil PH and it is 7.2

Any suggestion would be really appreciated.