Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
-
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
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, Purple
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
Oval with toothed margin
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
Perilla plant
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Kroton
In French
plante Perilla
Croton
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Croton Planta
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
cróton
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Perilla herba
Planta Croton
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Croton
Season and care of Perilla and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Croton season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Croton Physical Information
Perilla and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Croton are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
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 Perilla and Croton
Care of Perilla and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Perilla 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.