Croton

Jacaranda

About Croton and Jacaranda

Croton

Jacaranda

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia

Caribbean

Types

Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

120018

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Habitat

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

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1510-12

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Green, Dark 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, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

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

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Elliptic

feather-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Fertilizers

Less fertilizing

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Insects

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

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

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition, Skin Problems

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Part of Plant Used

Seeds, Whole plant

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CODIAEUM variegatum

JACARANDA caerulea

Common Name

Rushfoil, Croton

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

In Hindi

क्रोटोन प्लांट

Neeli Gulmohur

In German

Kroton

Palisanderholzbaum

In French

Croton

Flamboyant bleu

In Spanish

Croton Planta

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Greek

Κρότωνα φυτών

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Portuguese

cróton

Jacarandá-mimoso

In Polish

Kroto roślin

Jakaranda mimozolistna

In Latin

Planta Croton

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Scrophulariales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Croton

Jacaranda

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Asterids

Tribe

Crotoneae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

6518

1 27800

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Properties of Croton and Jacaranda

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

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Season and Care of Croton and Jacaranda

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

Croton and Jacaranda Physical Information

Croton and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Jacaranda 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
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Croton and Jacaranda

Care of Croton and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.