Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Eastern Asia
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, 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 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
Red, Crimson
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
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
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, 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
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
सरल
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Picea
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
Spruce
In Portuguese
cróton
Picea
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Świerk
In Latin
Planta Croton
Picea
Phylum
Not Available
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Crotoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Croton and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Croton and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Croton and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Croton and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Sitka Spruce 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
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Croton and Sitka Spruce
Care of Croton and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.