Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
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, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Black Currant
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Kroton
Carandas
In French
Croton
karondas
In Spanish
Croton Planta
karondas
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
karondas
In Portuguese
cróton
karondas
In Polish
Kroto roślin
karondas
In Latin
Planta Croton
karondas
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Gentianales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Apocynaceae
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 Karonda
Season and care of Croton and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Croton and Karonda Physical Information
Croton and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Karonda 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
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Croton and Karonda
Care of Croton and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.