Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Types
Not Available
African Blue Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Light Blue, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
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
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
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
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, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eczema, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
अफ्रीकी लिली
In German
Aaron Caladium
afrikanische Lilie
In French
Aaron Caladium
Afrique lys
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
lirio africano
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Αφρικανική κρίνο
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
lírio africano
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
afrykański lilia
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
African lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Genus
Caladium
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Agapanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and African Lily
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and African Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and African Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for African Lily is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for African Lily is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and African Lily Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and African Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas African Lily height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and African Lily are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
African Lily flower color: Light Blue and Silver
- African Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and African Lily
Care of Aaron Caladium and African Lily 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 Lily pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.