Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Quamash
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Ivory
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
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
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 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Flying insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
केमाज़
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Camas
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
Camas
In Portuguese
cróton
Camas
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Camas
In Latin
Planta Croton
camas
Phylum
Not Available
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Crotoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Croton and Camas
Season and care of Croton and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Camas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Croton and Camas Physical Information
Croton and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Croton and Camas 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
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Croton and Camas
Care of Croton and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Camas pruning is done 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 Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.