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About Croton and Indian Gooseberry

Croton
Indian Gooseberry
About Indian Gooseberry and Croton


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Shrub   
Fruit, Tree   
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia   
Not Available   
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton   
Not Available   
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas   
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands   
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15   
Not Available   
AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
Not Available   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24   
Not Available   
Habit
Upright/Erect   
Bushy, Evergreen   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
90.00 cm   
99+
800.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
400.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow   
Light Green, Lime Green   
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   
Fruit Color
Red   
Green, Light Green   
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold   
Yellow, 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   
Light Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory   
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory   
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic   
Ovate   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available   
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season   
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Less Watering   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
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, Partial shade   
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together   
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads   
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing   
High Potash Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction   
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   
Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Fine   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
Sometimes   
Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects   
Caterpillar   
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting   
Skin irritation   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems   
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth   
Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion   
Air purification, soil stabilisation   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach   
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C   
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant   
Fruits   
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant   
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines   
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   
Cottage garden   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum   
Phyllanthus emblica   
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton   
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala   
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट   
आमला   
In German
Kroton   
Stachelbeere   
In French
Croton   
Groseille à maquereau   
In Spanish
Croton Planta   
Grosella   
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών   
Φραγκοστάφυλλο   
In Portuguese
cróton   
Groselha   
In Polish
Kroto roślin   
Agrest   
In Latin
Planta Croton   
hominem   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Not Available   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Malpighiales   
Malpighiales   
Family
Euphorbiaceae   
Phyllanthaceae   
Genus
Croton   
Phyllanthus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Tribe
Crotoneae   
Phyllantheae   
Subfamily
Crotonoideae   
Not Available   
Number of Species
65   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Croton and Indian Gooseberry

Wondering what are the properties of Croton and Indian Gooseberry? We provide you with everything About Croton and Indian Gooseberry. Croton doesn't have thorns and Indian Gooseberry 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 Indian Gooseberry 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 Indian Gooseberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Croton and Indian Gooseberry

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

Croton and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information

Croton and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:

Care of Croton and Indian Gooseberry

Care of Croton and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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