Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
Lungwort
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Lungenkraut
Kroton
In French
pulmonaire
Croton
In Spanish
Lungwort
Croton Planta
In Greek
Lungwort
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
pulmonária
cróton
In Polish
płucnik
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Lungwort
Planta Croton
Phylum
Ascomycota
Not Available
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Malpighiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Boragineae
Crotoneae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Croton
Season and care of Lungwort and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Croton season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Croton Physical Information
Lungwort and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Croton are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
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
Care of Lungwort and Croton
Care of Lungwort and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.