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Yardlong Bean
Croton
About Croton and Yardlong Bean


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Vegetable  
Shrub  
Origin
Africa  
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia  
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle  
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton  
Number of Varieties
100  
99+
1200  
13
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods  
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas  
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
9-15  
AHS Heat Zone
-  
12-1  
Sunset Zone
21,22  
H1, H2, 23, 24  
Habit
Vining/Climbing  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
18.00 cm  
90.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
10.50 cm  
30.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender  
White, Yellow  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple  
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, Purple  
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate  
Long Elliptic  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  
Tolerances
Drought  
Cold climate  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
-  
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season  
In Summer
Average Water  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Less Watering  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
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  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  
Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  
Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Coarse  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  
Attracts
Bees, Flies  
Butterflies, Insects  
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting  
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
-  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
-  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems  
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root  
Seeds, Whole plant  
Other Uses
-  
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant  
Used As Indoor Plant
-  
Yes  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis  
CODIAEUM variegatum  
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean  
Rushfoil, Croton  
In Hindi
Hydrangea  
क्रोटोन प्लांट  
In German
Hortensie  
Kroton  
In French
Hortensia  
Croton  
In Spanish
Hortensia  
Croton Planta  
In Greek
υδραγεία  
Κρότωνα φυτών  
In Portuguese
Hortênsia  
cróton  
In Polish
Hortensja  
Kroto roślin  
In Latin
Hibiscus  
Planta Croton  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
-  
-  
Class
-  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
-  
Malpighiales  
Family
Fabaceae  
Euphorbiaceae  
Genus
-  
Croton  
Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
-  
Crotoneae  
Subfamily
-  
Crotonoideae  
Number of Species
25  
65  
99+
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Properties of Yardlong Bean and Croton

Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Croton? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Croton. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Croton doesn't have thorns. Also Yardlong Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Yardlong Bean has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Croton has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Yardlong Bean and Croton and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Croton

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

Yardlong Bean and Croton Physical Information

Yardlong Bean and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Croton are as follows:

Care of Yardlong Bean and Croton

Care of Yardlong Bean and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.

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