Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CALLICARPA americana
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
American beautyberry , French mulberry
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
American Beautyberry Tree
In German
Aaron Caladium
Amerikanische Schönbaum
In French
Aaron Caladium
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Americana beautyberry Árbol
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Lamiales
Family
Araceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Caladium
Callicarpa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Ranunculoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and American Beautyberry
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and American Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and American Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and American Beautyberry Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and American Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and American Beautyberry are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and American Beautyberry
Care of Aaron Caladium and American Beautyberry 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 American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
