Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
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Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Rose, Burgundy
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
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Sedative
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
Basketary, Used for fragrance
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Kroton
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
Croton
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
cróton
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Planta Croton
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Croton and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Croton and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Croton and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Croton and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Croton and Dwarf Bearded Iris 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
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Croton and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Croton and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Dwarf Bearded Iris 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.