Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
Gazania
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Gazania
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
Gazania
In Portuguese
cróton
Gazania
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Gazania
In Latin
Planta Croton
Gazania
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Crotoneae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Croton and Gazania
Season and care of Croton and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Croton and Gazania Physical Information
Croton and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Gazania 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
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Croton and Gazania
Care of Croton and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.