Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
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Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Vitis vinifera 'Albino', Vitis vinifera 'White Pearl'
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
White, Light 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, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Gray Green, Bronze
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
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Runners
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
conjunctivitis, Gastric disturbances, Sweating
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
anti inflammatory, Sunburns, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Sometimes used for making wine, Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
VITIS 'Cayuga White'
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
White Grape
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
White Grape
In German
Kroton
Weiße Traube
In French
Croton
Raisin blanc
In Spanish
Croton Planta
uva blanca
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
λευκό Σταφύλι
In Portuguese
cróton
uva Branca
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Biały winogron
In Latin
Planta Croton
uva alba:
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Vitales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Croton and White Grape
Season and care of Croton and White Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and White Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for White Grape is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Croton and White Grape Physical Information
Croton and White Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Grape height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and White Grape 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
White Grape flower color:
- White Grape leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Croton and White Grape
Care of Croton and White Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and White Grape 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 White Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.