Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light 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
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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, Alkaline
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
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
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
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
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
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Kroton
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Croton
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Croton Planta
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
cróton
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Planta Croton
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Malpighiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Crotoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose Glow Barberry and Croton
Season and care of Rose Glow Barberry and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Rose Glow Barberry and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose Glow Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose Glow Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose Glow Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rose Glow Barberry and Croton Physical Information
Rose Glow Barberry and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Rose Glow Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rose Glow Barberry and Croton are as follows:
Rose Glow Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Rose Glow Barberry leaf color: Light 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 Rose Glow Barberry and Croton
Care of Rose Glow Barberry and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose Glow Barberry 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 Rose Glow Barberry 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.