Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
not available
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark 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
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
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
Acuminate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
Not Available
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
red willow
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
silky dogwood
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
silky dogwood
Kroton
In French
silky dogwood
Croton
In Spanish
silky dogwood
Croton Planta
In Greek
silky dogwood
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
silky dogwood
cróton
In Polish
silky dogwood
Kroto roślin
In Latin
silky dogwood
Planta Croton
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Malpighiales
Family
Cornaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Crotoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silky Dogwood and Croton
Season and care of Silky Dogwood and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Silky Dogwood and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silky Dogwood season is Summer and Fall and Croton season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silky Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silky Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silky Dogwood and Croton Physical Information
Silky Dogwood and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Silky Dogwood height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silky Dogwood and Croton are as follows:
Silky Dogwood flower color: Ivory
Silky Dogwood leaf color: Green and Dark 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 Silky Dogwood and Croton
Care of Silky Dogwood and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silky Dogwood 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 Silky Dogwood 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.