Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
-
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue 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, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Kroton
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Croton
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Croton Planta
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
cróton
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Planta Croton
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Malpighiales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Croton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Crotoneae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Croton
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Croton season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Croton Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Croton are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
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 Pink Flame Tree and Croton
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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.