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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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Difference Between Yardlong Bean and Croton

If you are confused whether Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean and Croton Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Yardlong Bean are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Croton fertilizers required are Less fertilizing. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Yardlong Bean and Croton if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Yardlong Bean and Croton

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Yardlong Bean and Croton. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean is Fever, Kidney problems and Urinary tract problems whereas of Croton is Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain and Upset stomach. Yardlong Bean has beauty benefits as follows: while Croton has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean are Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting 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. Yardlong Bean has showy fruits and Croton has no showy fruits. Also Yardlong Bean is not flowering and Croton is not flowering . You can compare Yardlong Bean and Croton facts and facts of other plants too.

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