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Croton and Desert Willow


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Shrub  

Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico  
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia  

Types
Chilopsis linearis  
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton  

Number of Varieties
12  
1200  
13

Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert  
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas  

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9  
9-15  

AHS Heat Zone
9-5  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23  
H1, H2, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender  
White, Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color  
-  

Fruit Color
Orange  
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
-  
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear  
Long Elliptic  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance  
Cold climate  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering  
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
  
  

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  
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing  
Less fertilizing  

Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies  
Butterflies, Insects  

Allergy
Asthma  
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds  
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem  
Seeds, Whole plant  

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis  
CODIAEUM variegatum  

Common Name
Desert Willow  
Rushfoil, Croton  

In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो  
क्रोटोन प्लांट  

In German
Wüsten Weide  
Kroton  

In French
desert Willow  
Croton  

In Spanish
Desert Willow  
Croton Planta  

In Greek
έρημο Willow  
Κρότωνα φυτών  

In Portuguese
Willow deserto  
cróton  

In Polish
desert Willow  
Kroto roślin  

In Latin
desert Willow  
Planta Croton  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
-  
-  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Lamiales  
Malpighiales  

Family
Bignoniaceae  
Euphorbiaceae  

Genus
Chilopsis  
Croton  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Tecomeae  
Crotoneae  

Subfamily
-  
Crotonoideae  

Number of Species
70  
65  
99+

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Difference Between Desert Willow and Croton

If you are confused whether Desert Willow or Croton are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Desert Willow and Croton Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Desert Willow are fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, whereas for Croton fertilizers required are Less fertilizing. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Desert Willow and Croton if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Desert Willow and Croton

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Desert Willow and Croton. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Desert Willow and Croton as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Desert Willow is Anti-fungal, Cough and Wounds whereas of Croton is Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain and Upset stomach. Desert Willow has beauty benefits as follows: while Croton has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Desert Willow vs Croton

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Desert Willow vs Croton and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Desert Willow are Asthma whereas of Croton have Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash and Vomiting respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Desert Willow has no showy fruits and Croton has no showy fruits. Also Desert Willow is not flowering and Croton is not flowering . You can compare Desert Willow and Croton facts and facts of other plants too.

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