Hi Bernadette,

Overgrown Croton Plant

Carefully take the plant out of the pot. Gently separate the root ball into 3 sections. You may have to use a sharp knife if you cannot get the root ball apart. Plant the sections into containers that have drip holes in the bottom. The new containers should only be a few inches larger than the root ball. Since the plant is much smaller now, it will take longer for the soil to dry out. Be very, very careful not to over water. Water with some superthriveSuperthrive combines vitamins and hormones to encourage plant growth both above and below the soil line. It's not a plant food so it needs to be used in addition to your regular plant food; the two can be used at the same time. Just put a few drops into your watering can & that's all that's needed to improve the health & appearance of your plants. If your plants are in real trouble, add about 10 drops per 2 gallons of water. SuperThrive works best when the soil is dry.     once you have finished potting the new plants. You can read about superthriveSuperthrive combines vitamins and hormones to encourage plant growth both above and below the soil line. It's not a plant food so it needs to be used in addition to your regular plant food; the two can be used at the same time. Just put a few drops into your watering can & that's all that's needed to improve the health & appearance of your plants. If your plants are in real trouble, add about 10 drops per 2 gallons of water. SuperThrive works best when the soil is dry.     in the Glossary of the website. It does wonders!

These plants are considered poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children. Read more about common houseplants that are poisonous in Don’t Feed Me To Your Cat! A Guide to Poisonous Houseplants

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