Rhododendron

Croton

About Rhododendron and Croton

Rhododendron

Croton

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Shrub

Origin

South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton

Number of Varieties

7001200

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Habitat

moist forests

Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-89-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Red

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

White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Long Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

Less fertilizing

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Asthma

Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Improve hair condition, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Seeds, Whole plant

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

CODIAEUM variegatum

Common Name

Rhododendron

Rushfoil, Croton

In Hindi

rhododendron

क्रोटोन प्लांट

In German

Rhododendron

Kroton

In French

rhododendron

Croton

In Spanish

rododendro

Croton Planta

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

Κρότωνα φυτών

In Portuguese

rododendro

cróton

In Polish

rododendron

Kroto roślin

In Latin

Rhododendron

Planta Croton

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Malpighiales

Family

Ericaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Croton

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Crotoneae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

102465

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Croton

Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Croton? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Croton. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Croton doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Croton has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rhododendron and Croton and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Croton

Season and care of Rhododendron and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Rhododendron and Croton Physical Information

Rhododendron and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Croton are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron 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 Rhododendron and Croton

Care of Rhododendron and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.