Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
  
South America
  
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
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, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
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
  
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
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
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
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
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
  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
  
अनानास
  
In German
Kroton
  
Ananas
  
In French
Croton
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Croton Planta
  
Piña
  
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
cróton
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Kroto roślin
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Planta Croton
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Croton
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Crotoneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Croton and Pineapple
Season and care of Croton and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Croton and Pineapple Physical Information
Croton and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Croton and Pineapple 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
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Croton and Pineapple
Care of Croton and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.