Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Europe, Asia
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Gray 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, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Gray 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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
Hydrangea
In German
Kroton
Hortensie
In French
Croton
Hortensia
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Hortensia
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
cróton
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Planta Croton
Hibiscus
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Croton and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Croton and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Croton and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Croton and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Common Comfrey 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
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Croton and Common Comfrey
Care of Croton and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.