Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, 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
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Green Beans
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
फलियां
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In French
haricots
Croton
In Spanish
Green Beans
Croton Planta
In Greek
φασόλια
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
feijões
cróton
In Polish
fasola
Kroto roślin
In Latin
fabam
Planta Croton
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Spring Beans and Croton
Season and care of Spring Beans and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Beans and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Croton season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spring Beans and Croton Physical Information
Spring Beans and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spring Beans and Croton are as follows:
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple 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 Spring Beans and Croton
Care of Spring Beans and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans 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.