Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Mexico
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Pink cestrum, Red cestrum, Purple cestrum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
gardens, High elevation, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Magenta, Crimson, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Light 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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Drought
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
CESTRUM elegans
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Crimson cestrum, Elegant poison-berry, Purple cestrum, Red cestrum
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
Butterfly Flower plant
In German
Kroton
Schmetterlings-Blumen- Anlage
In French
Croton
usine de fleur de papillon
In Spanish
Croton Planta
planta de la flor de mariposa
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
φυτό Πεταλούδα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
cróton
planta de flor de borboleta
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Motyl Kwiat roślin
In Latin
Planta Croton
Flos plantae Gloria
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Browallioideae
Season and Care of Croton and Butterfly Flower
Season and care of Croton and Butterfly Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Butterfly Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Croton and Butterfly Flower Physical Information
Croton and Butterfly Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Butterfly Flower height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Butterfly Flower 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
Butterfly Flower flower color: Magenta, Crimson and Violet
- Butterfly Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Croton and Butterfly Flower
Care of Croton and Butterfly Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Butterfly Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.