Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia beccarii, Magnolia championii
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, White, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
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
Treatment of Dark Spots
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Magnolia liliifera
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Egg magnolia
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
Magnolia liliifera
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Magnolia Liliifera
Kroton
In French
Magnolia Liliifera
Croton
In Spanish
Magnolia Liliifera
Croton Planta
In Greek
Magnolia Liliifera
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Magnolia Liliifera
cróton
In Polish
Magnolia Liliifera
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Magnolia Liliifera
Planta Croton
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Malpighiales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Crotoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Croton
Season and care of Magnolia Liliifera and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Liliifera and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Liliifera season is Spring and Summer and Croton season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Clay, Loam and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Acidic, Neutral and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Liliifera and Croton Physical Information
Magnolia Liliifera and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Liliifera height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,000.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Liliifera and Croton are as follows:
Magnolia Liliifera flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
Magnolia Liliifera leaf color: Green
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 Magnolia Liliifera and Croton
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Liliifera pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Magnolia Liliifera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.