Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Needs very little water
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
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 back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
American Chestnut
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Aaron Caladium
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
Aaron Caladium
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Castanea dentata
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
castanea americana
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
English castaneis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Fagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and American Chestnut
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and American Chestnut Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and American Chestnut are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and American Chestnut
Care of Aaron Caladium and American Chestnut 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 Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.