Do Crotons Come Back

Even if freezing weather damages a croton severely, the plant almost always comes back, good as new, when spring arrives. Crotons need plenty of water. Even though they need good drainage they should not be allowed to dry out, which can happen in winter.

Do crotons come back every year?

Yes, croton plants are perennials. The word ‘perennial’ itself means “through the years.” A perennial plant like the croton will live through many growing seasons. Even if part of the plant dies (usually during the winter), it will use the same root system to regrow in the spring.

Will croton survive winter?

Croton is very frost tender and will not survive freezing temperatures. … The thing to remember is that these are tropical plants and are not suited for freezing temperatures, which can kill the foliage and even the roots.