Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Elliptic
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
Red Buckeye
In German
Kroton
Red Buckeye
In French
Croton
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Croton Planta
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
cróton
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Planta Croton
Red Buckeye
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Croton and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Croton and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Croton and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Croton and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Red Buckeye 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
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Croton and Red Buckeye
Care of Croton and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.