Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
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
2-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Sea 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
Sea 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
Sea 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, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Keep ground moist, Requires a 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
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
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Herb
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
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
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Croton and Cornflower
Season and care of Croton and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Croton and Cornflower Physical Information
Croton and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Cornflower 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
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Croton and Cornflower
Care of Croton and Cornflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.