Wednesday 27 May 2015

My Croton Plant Finally Flowered!

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)

39 comments:

  1. Fingers crossed, that nature will takes its course...

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  2. Amazing flower:) kiss

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  3. I had a pot of this Croton, can't remember seeing any flowers. Anyway, it dried up long ago, thinking of getting another.

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    1. Cheah, it will add colour to your garden with the fiery colours!

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  4. The flowers are really tiny but looks very lovely. May the seeds grow into croton plants!

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    1. Mun, I am looking forward to another surprise...to see the seeds germinate!

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  5. Beautiful and you have a green thumb. Not everyone does.

    Have a fabulous day. ☺

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    1. Thank you, Sandee. I am feeling so happy to see the bloom. Have a wonderful day!

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  6. Nancy I have croton at home but without flowers. Maybe one day.

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    1. Gosia, My croton plants have been with us for many years. Your croton will bloom one day!

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  7. What a rich post! Thank you Nancy




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  8. I have seen this plant but never notice their flowers. Indeed nice flowers.

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    1. yes, they are very nice and cute, but very tiny.

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  9. paiseh 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

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    1. it must have been a great surprise for you, to see the flowers! Ha ha...blur blur also have blessing and surprises mah!

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  10. Nancy, I didn't know that crotons produced flowers. And I agree that the flowers are very pretty indeed!

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    1. Phong Hong, I didn't know until I read on the internet. Its a pity the flowers are so tiny & not very noticeable.

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  11. First time know about and see these flowers. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Hi Nancy,

    I can imagine your excitement when you saw these cute little flowers. It must be a very happy feeling :D

    Zoe

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    1. Zoe, you know the feeling. I can't really describe the happy feeling.

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  13. i have a similar plant here that produces those feathery blooms. neat!

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    1. I think over at your place, the flowers would be bigger and prettier?

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  14. It is a pretty plant, I like the colorful leaves! Great fence scene. Have a happy day!

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    1. Hi Eileen, Thank you and have a great day!

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  15. How fun to finally see flowers on your Crouton plant. I really like the first shot of it against the fence.

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  16. Am 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. ^.^

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    1. Hi Sharon, I was really excited to see the flowers for the first time.

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    2. Hi Sharon, I was really excited to see the flowers for the first time.

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  17. We 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!

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    1. I love gardening and I am glad we share the same passion.

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