About Croton and Goldmine Phlox

Croton

Goldmine Phlox

About Goldmine Phlox and Croton

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Trees

Origin

South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton

Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire

Number of Varieties

Not Available

136

Habitat

Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-15

4-8

AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm

99+

Not Available

Minimum Width

30.00 cm

99+

Not Available

Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow

Purple, Magenta

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

Chartreuse, Gold

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

Chartreuse, Gold

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Elliptic

Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Cold climate, Not Available

Not Available

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Yes

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Butterflies, Insects

Butterflies

Allergy

Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Borders, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition, Skin Problems

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach

No Medicinal Use

Part of Plant Used

Seeds, Whole plant

Not Available

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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CODIAEUM variegatum

PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'

Common Name

Rushfoil, Croton

Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox

In Hindi

क्रोटोन प्लांट

Goldmine Phlox

In German

Kroton

Goldgrube Phlox

In French

Croton

Phlox Goldmine

In Spanish

Croton Planta

Phlox Goldmine

In Greek

Κρότωνα φυτών

Goldmine Phlox

In Portuguese

cróton

Phlox Goldmine

In Polish

Kroto roślin

Goldmine Phlox

In Latin

Planta Croton

.org Phlox

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Not Available

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Solanales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Croton

Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Crotoneae

Phlocideae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Polemonioideae

Number of Species

99+

Not Available

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Properties of Croton and Goldmine Phlox

Wondering what are the properties of Croton and Goldmine Phlox? We provide you with everything About Croton and Goldmine Phlox. Croton doesn't have thorns and Goldmine Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Croton does not have fragrant flowers. Croton has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash and Vomiting and Goldmine Phlox has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Croton and Goldmine Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Croton and Goldmine Phlox

Season and care of Croton and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Croton and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information

Croton and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Croton and Goldmine Phlox 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
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold

Care of Croton and Goldmine Phlox

Care of Croton and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.