Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
China
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Light Green, Yellow 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, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Ginkgo
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
बालकुवारी
In German
Kroton
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Croton
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
cróton
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Planta Croton
Gingko
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ginkgoales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Cycad
Season and Care of Croton and Ginkgo
Season and care of Croton and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Croton and Ginkgo Physical Information
Croton and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Ginkgo 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
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Croton and Ginkgo
Care of Croton and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.