Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
White, Yellow, Light Pink
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
चकोतरा
In German
Kroton
Pampelmuse
In French
Croton
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
Not available
In Portuguese
cróton
Pomelo
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Planta Croton
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Croton and Pummelo
Season and care of Croton and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Croton and Pummelo Physical Information
Croton and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Pummelo 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
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Croton and Pummelo
Care of Croton and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Pummelo 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 Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.