Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Gray Green, Dark Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
बरमूडा घास
In German
Kroton
Bermuda Gras
In French
Croton
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Grama
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
cróton
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Planta Croton
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Croton
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Crotoneae
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Croton and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Croton and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Croton and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Croton and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Bermuda Grass 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
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Croton and Bermuda Grass
Care of Croton and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.