Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Light Green
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
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Celery
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
अजवायन
In German
Kroton
Sellerie
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Apio
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
cróton
Aipo
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Seler
In Latin
Planta Croton
apium
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Croton and Celery
Season and care of Croton and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Croton and Celery Physical Information
Croton and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Croton and Celery 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
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Croton and Celery
Care of Croton and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.