Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
African Iris
In German
Aaron Caladium
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Aaron Caladium
African Iris
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Iris africano
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Iris africano
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
African Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and African Iris
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and African Iris Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and African Iris are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and African Iris
Care of Aaron Caladium and African Iris 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 Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.