Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
  
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
  
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
  
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-11
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
  
White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Tubular
  
Long Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Cold climate, Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies, Insects
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
  
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
  
CODIAEUM variegatum
  
Common Name
Bougainvillea
  
Rushfoil, Croton
  
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
  
क्रोटोन प्लांट
  
In German
Bougainvillea
  
Kroton
  
In French
Bougainvilliers
  
Croton
  
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
  
Croton Planta
  
In Greek
Bougainvillea
  
Κρότωνα φυτών
  
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
  
cróton
  
In Polish
Bugenwilli
  
Kroto roślin
  
In Latin
Bougainvillea
  
Planta Croton
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Nyctaginaceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Bougainvillea
  
Croton
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Crotoneae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Crotonoideae
  
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Croton
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bougainvillea and Croton Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Croton are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
- Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Care of Bougainvillea and Croton
Care of Bougainvillea and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.