Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
In German
Aaron Caladium
African Blue Basilikum
In French
Aaron Caladium
Bleu basilic africaine
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Albahaca azul africana
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Africano manjericão azul
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Lamiales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Basal Tricolpates
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and African Blue Basil
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and African Blue Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and African Blue Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for African Blue Basil is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and African Blue Basil Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and African Blue Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and African Blue Basil are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Care of Aaron Caladium and African Blue Basil
Care of Aaron Caladium and African Blue Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.