Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Dark 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, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
आबोली
In German
Kroton
Kracher-Blume
In French
Croton
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Croton Planta
flor petardo
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
cróton
flor foguete
In Polish
Kroto roślin
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Planta Croton
flos Firecracker
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Croton and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Croton and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Croton and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Croton and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Croton and Firecracker Flower 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
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Croton and Firecracker Flower
Care of Croton and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.