Croton Droopy Recovery: Overwatering Fix, Outdoor Sun, Mite Check

A croton drooping after 4 weeks likely overwatered. Fix: dry out, move to full morning sun outdoors (above 50°F nights), check for fungus gnats.

Step-by-Step

1. Stop watering. Use skewer test—water only when dry.
2. Move outside: morning sun, afternoon shade.
3. Remove saucer outdoors (rain = wet saucer).
4. If tiny mites appear: alcohol spray (50/50) or dish soap spray. They're likely fungus gnats from wet soil—drying eliminates them.
5. Trim blackened tips as they appear.

Why Outdoors Works

• Air circulation, temp fluctuation, rain = ideal for crotons.
• Florida landscapes prove they thrive in full sun.

Crotons are sun-lovers. Give them what they evolved for.