Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
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
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Desert Willow
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Kroton
Wüsten Weide
In French
Croton
desert Willow
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Desert Willow
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
cróton
Willow deserto
In Polish
Kroto roślin
desert Willow
In Latin
Planta Croton
desert Willow
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Croton and Desert Willow
Season and care of Croton and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Croton and Desert Willow Physical Information
Croton and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Desert 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
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Croton and Desert Willow
Care of Croton and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
