Are these croton cuttings too long to propagate successfully?

Brandon, FL(Zone 9b)

I have a bunch of cuttings that I've removed most of the leaves from; they average around 18". Are they ok at that length, or should I make them shorter?

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Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA(Zone 7b)

Most stem cuttings should be less than six inches including crotons. Big cuttings stress a plant with no roots. Crotons are easy to propagate and grow quickly but with large cuttings the plant will expend energy growing roots rather than leaves.

Brandon, FL(Zone 9b)

Ok, I cut them all down to around 6". Thanks.

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