I read somewhere in the internet that Croton plants have flowers but so far, I have not seen my Croton plants bearing flowers before. Since then, on and off I have been keeping a look out for any sign of flowers on my Croton plants.
Last month while I was watering my plants, I was standing very near to my Croton plants and something caught my eyes. I bent closer to check. To my surprise and excitement this was what I saw!
For the first time my Croton plant was flowering! These were flower buds. The buds were not big and may go unnoticed.
The flowers stalk is only between 2 to 3 inches long from the main stem.
These must be the seeds? It was raining heavily and I didn't get to see the flowers.
I saw 2 flowers stalks from the same plant. I needed to trim another plant as the branches were getting out of shape. I propagated using the stem cuttings and I had another surprise. About 2 to 3 weeks later I saw flowers on one of the newly planted stem cuttings.
The flowers may be tiny but they are so pretty!
What a joy to have the opportunity to see these tiny flowers!
The flowers lasted about a week or more. The joy and reward of gardening is to get to see and enjoy the flowers, especially the rare ones.
After the flowers, I saw this.
Then the flower stalk dropped and could these be seeds? Anyway, I placed these "seeds" back onto the soil in the pot and let nature takes its course. If anything comes out of it, I will post about it in the future.
Linking to Good Fences.
Tell the righteous it will be well with them,
for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds.
(Isaiah 3:10, New International Version-NIV)
Fingers crossed, that nature will takes its course...
ReplyDeleteNature is always full of surprises!
DeleteAmazing flower:) kiss
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Thank you, De. Have a fun day!
DeleteI had a pot of this Croton, can't remember seeing any flowers. Anyway, it dried up long ago, thinking of getting another.
ReplyDeleteCheah, it will add colour to your garden with the fiery colours!
DeleteThe flowers are really tiny but looks very lovely. May the seeds grow into croton plants!
ReplyDeleteMun, I am looking forward to another surprise...to see the seeds germinate!
DeleteBeautiful and you have a green thumb. Not everyone does.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. ☺
Thank you, Sandee. I am feeling so happy to see the bloom. Have a wonderful day!
DeleteAnd it is gorgeous!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. Have a gorgeous day!
DeleteNancy I have croton at home but without flowers. Maybe one day.
ReplyDeleteGosia, My croton plants have been with us for many years. Your croton will bloom one day!
DeleteWhat a rich post! Thank you Nancy
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Thank you, Cloudia. Have a wonderful day!
DeleteI have seen this plant but never notice their flowers. Indeed nice flowers.
ReplyDeleteyes, they are very nice and cute, but very tiny.
DeleteI loves the flowers, so nice...
ReplyDeletethank you, Sharon. Have a great day!
Deletepaiseh paiseh....i didnt know this plant can have "flowers" punya. One time i tersalah baja and put for flowering ones. Suddenly have flowers come out. LOL...Adui...same goes for my kari leaves plants :P Me really blur sotong
ReplyDeleteit must have been a great surprise for you, to see the flowers! Ha ha...blur blur also have blessing and surprises mah!
DeleteNancy, I didn't know that crotons produced flowers. And I agree that the flowers are very pretty indeed!
ReplyDeletePhong Hong, I didn't know until I read on the internet. Its a pity the flowers are so tiny & not very noticeable.
DeleteFirst time know about and see these flowers. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome. Have a great day!
DeleteHi Nancy,
ReplyDeleteI can imagine your excitement when you saw these cute little flowers. It must be a very happy feeling :D
Zoe
Zoe, you know the feeling. I can't really describe the happy feeling.
Deletei have a similar plant here that produces those feathery blooms. neat!
ReplyDeleteI think over at your place, the flowers would be bigger and prettier?
DeleteIt is a pretty plant, I like the colorful leaves! Great fence scene. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, Thank you and have a great day!
DeleteHow fun to finally see flowers on your Crouton plant. I really like the first shot of it against the fence.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ida. Have a wonderful day!
DeleteAm loving the colour of the leaves of this plant and how pretty the flowers are! They remind me of snowflakes. I can imagine how excited you must be. ^.^
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, I was really excited to see the flowers for the first time.
DeleteHi Sharon, I was really excited to see the flowers for the first time.
DeleteWe used to have this kind of plant. I didn't know it flowers. I assume we have the same passion for gardening eh? Good day!
ReplyDeleteI love gardening and I am glad we share the same passion.
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