Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Babylon
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, 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
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, 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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Kroton
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Croton
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
cróton
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Kroto roślin
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
Planta Croton
corkscrew Willow
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Croton and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Croton and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Croton and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Croton and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Corkscrew Willow 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
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Croton and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Croton and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.