What Carol said.

Additionally, Crotons generally work best as shade plants. Petra and a few others are adapted for full sun, but inside a pot, they're going to suffer quite a bit.

From my own experience, Crotons take awhile to adjust to a repotting. Some have more root damage in transplanting than others. They'll usually bounce back, regardless.

Mike

thanks guys! never thought about the dark pot thing. ill move them to a shady area. if they bounce back ill put them in the ground. i rent so i cant put a lot in the ground.

You mention that your croton is getting "enough water". Are you sure that the soil is taking up the water? Sometimes when a potted plant's soil dries too much, it's difficult to moisten it again. You water and, sure, it runs out the bottom, but the soil within may still be bone dry.

Lift up your pot before watering. Water, and then lift again. It should feel heavier. Or poke a finger down into the soil to see if it's wet.

When one of my potted plants becomes too dry (hanging my head here), I gently submerge it to the pot rim in a larger container and let it soak for 30 minutes or so until I'm fairly certain the soil is wet. Lift out (wow...heavy!) and let it drain very well.

Chop off the tops at the gray wood and see if you get sap. If not, they are both dead.

Fawnridge, glad to see you heard the "Croton Call"!

Mia, have you seen any improvement in your crotons?

Juneroses, I use the very same bucket method. It is such a good one. I also soak any potted plant like that, just before I plant it in the ground. While I'm selecting the final location, gathering shovel, supplies, amendments, etc., and digging the hole, the plant - still inside the pot - soaks in a bucket of water for a half an hour. Last chance to give it a completely thorough drink before it goes into the ground!

Carol