Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Hybrid origin
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Not available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
Artemisia
In German
Kroton
Artemisia
In French
Croton
Artemisia
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Artemisia
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
cróton
Artemisia
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Artemisia
In Latin
Planta Croton
Artemisia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Crotoneae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Croton and Artemisia
Season and care of Croton and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Croton and Artemisia Physical Information
Croton and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Artemisia are as follows:
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
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Croton and Artemisia
Care of Croton and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.