Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
not available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 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
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
red willow
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
silky dogwood
In German
Kroton
silky dogwood
In French
Croton
silky dogwood
In Spanish
Croton Planta
silky dogwood
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
silky dogwood
In Portuguese
cróton
silky dogwood
In Polish
Kroto roślin
silky dogwood
In Latin
Planta Croton
silky dogwood
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cornales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cornaceae
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 Silky Dogwood
Season and care of Croton and Silky Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Silky Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silky Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Silky Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silky Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Croton and Silky Dogwood Physical Information
Croton and Silky Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silky Dogwood height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Silky Dogwood 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
Silky Dogwood flower color: Ivory
- Silky Dogwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Croton and Silky Dogwood
Care of Croton and Silky Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Silky Dogwood 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 Silky Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.