Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray 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
Gray Green
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
Lance shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Matilija Poppy
Kroton
In French
Matilija Poppy
Croton
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Croton Planta
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
cróton
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Planta Croton
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Malpighiales
Family
Papaveraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Crotoneae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Croton
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Croton season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Croton Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Croton are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray 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 Matilija Poppy and Croton
Care of Matilija Poppy and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.