Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Central America, Northern America
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Gray Green, 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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
Rosa woodsii
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
Woods Rose
In German
Kroton
Woods Rose
In French
Croton
Woods Rose
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Woods Rose
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
Woods Rose
In Portuguese
cróton
Woods Rose
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Woods Rose
In Latin
Planta Croton
Woods Rose
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Crotoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Croton and Woods Rose
Season and care of Croton and Woods Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Woods Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Woods Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Woods Rose is Alkaline.
Croton and Woods Rose Physical Information
Croton and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Woods Rose 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
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
- Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Croton and Woods Rose
Care of Croton and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.