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About Croton and Variegated Dogwood

Croton
Variegated Dogwood
About Variegated Dogwood and Croton


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Shrub   
Shrub   
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia   
North America, Northeastern United States   
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton   
Not Available   
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas   
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides   
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15   
3-8   
AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
8-1   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24   
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21   
Habit
Upright/Erect   
Thicket/Colonizing   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
90.00 cm   
99+
150.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow   
White   
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   
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   
White, 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   
White, Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory   
Red, Burgundy   
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory   
Not Available   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic   
Ovate   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   
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   
Late Spring, Early Summer   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available   
Wet Site, Pollution   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season   
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Less Watering   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
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   
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed   
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   
Showy Bark
No   
Yes   
Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
Sometimes   
Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects   
Birds   
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting   
no allergic reactions   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach   
Back pain   
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   
Not Available   
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum   
CORNUS sericea 'Variegata'   
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton   
Variegated Dogwood   
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट   
Variegated Dogwood   
In German
Kroton   
Verändertes Hartriegel   
In French
Croton   
panaché Dogwood   
In Spanish
Croton Planta   
abigarrado Cornejo   
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών   
Κυμαίνεται Dogwood   
In Portuguese
cróton   
variegada Dogwood   
In Polish
Kroto roślin   
Kolorowy Dereń   
In Latin
Planta Croton   
Dogwood variegated   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Not Available   
Not Available   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Not Available   
Order
Malpighiales   
Cornales   
Family
Euphorbiaceae   
Cornaceae   
Genus
Croton   
Cornus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Tribe
Crotoneae   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Crotonoideae   
Not Available   
Number of Species
65   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Croton and Variegated Dogwood

Wondering what are the properties of Croton and Variegated Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Croton and Variegated Dogwood. Croton doesn't have thorns and Variegated Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Croton does not have fragrant flowers. Croton has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash and Vomiting and Variegated Dogwood has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Croton and Variegated Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Croton and Variegated Dogwood

Season and care of Croton and Variegated Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Variegated Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Croton and Variegated Dogwood Physical Information

Croton and Variegated Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Variegated Dogwood height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Variegated Dogwood are as follows:

Care of Croton and Variegated Dogwood

Care of Croton and Variegated Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Variegated Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Variegated Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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