Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Acer circinatum
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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, Light 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
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
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, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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 Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Fungal 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
-
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, Whole plant
Other Uses
-
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
बेल मेपल
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Wein-Ahorn
Kroton
In French
Maple Vine
Croton
In Spanish
arce vid
Croton Planta
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
cróton
In Polish
Vine Maple
Kroto roślin
In Latin
vitis Maple
Planta Croton
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Aceraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Vine Maple and Croton
Season and care of Vine Maple and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Vine Maple and Croton Physical Information
Vine Maple and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Vine Maple and Croton are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and 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 Vine Maple and Croton
Care of Vine Maple and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Vine Maple 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.