Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Eastern Australia
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
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, Light Green, Not Available
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, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Light Green, Not Available
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
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Kroton
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Croton
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
cróton
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Planta Croton
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Crotoneae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Croton and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Croton and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Croton and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Croton and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Splendid Hibiscus 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
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Croton and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Croton and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.