Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Light 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
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
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
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular 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, Alkaline
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
सीताफल
In German
Kroton
Zuckerapfel
In French
Croton
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
cróton
Pinha
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Planta Croton
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Magnoliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Croton and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Croton and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Croton and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Croton and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Sugar Apple 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
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Croton and Sugar Apple
Care of Croton and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.