Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Dappled Shade, Hedge, hedge rows, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Pale White
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Blue Green, Gray 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, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
extracted oil, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
CORNUS racemosa
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Dogwood, Bloodtwig dogwood
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
Gray Dogwood
In German
Kroton
Cornus racemosa
In French
Croton
Gray Dogwood
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Cornus racemosa
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
Gray Dogwood
In Portuguese
cróton
Gray Dogwood
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Gray Dogwood
In Latin
Planta Croton
Gray Dogwood
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cornales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Crotoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Croton and Gray Dogwood
Season and care of Croton and Gray Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Gray Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gray Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Gray Dogwood is Not Available while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gray Dogwood is Not Available.
Croton and Gray Dogwood Physical Information
Croton and Gray Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gray Dogwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Gray Dogwood 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
Gray Dogwood flower color: White
- Gray Dogwood leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Croton and Gray Dogwood
Care of Croton and Gray Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Gray Dogwood 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 Gray Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.