Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Aquatics
  
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
  
North America
  
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
  
not available
  
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
  
canals, Lakes, marshes, Ponds, sloughs, sluggish streams and rivers, springs
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
3-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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, 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, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
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
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
In Water
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Plant grows in water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
  
Not Available
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Beetles, China Mark Moth, Leaf Rollers, Leeches, Lily Leaf Spot, Mosquito, Muck Midge, Ostracods, Snails, Spider mites, Tadpoles, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
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
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Ethnobotanic, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
  
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Demulcent, Hypotensive, Sedative, Vasoconstrictor
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Food, 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
  
Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
  
NUPHAR lutea
  
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
  
Common Spatterdock, Yellow Pond Lily
  
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
  
पीला तालाब लिली
  
In German
Kroton
  
Gelbe Teichrose
  
In French
Croton
  
Jaune nénuphar
  
In Spanish
Croton Planta
  
Lirio amarillo estanque
  
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
  
Κίτρινο λίμνη κρίνος
  
In Portuguese
cróton
  
Lagoa do lírio amarelo
  
In Polish
Kroto roślin
  
Żółty staw lilii
  
In Latin
Planta Croton
  
Yellow piscinam lilium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Nymphaeales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Nymphaeaceae
  
Genus
Croton
  
Nuphar
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Crotoneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Croton and Yellow Pond Lily
Season and care of Croton and Yellow Pond Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Yellow Pond Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Pond Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Pond Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Pond Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Croton and Yellow Pond Lily Physical Information
Croton and Yellow Pond Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yellow Pond Lily height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Croton and Yellow Pond Lily 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
Yellow Pond Lily flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Pond Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Croton and Yellow Pond Lily
Care of Croton and Yellow Pond Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Yellow Pond Lily pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Yellow Pond Lily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.