Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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 pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Intestinal gas
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Artichoke
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Artichoke
In German
Aaron Caladium
Artischocke
In French
Aaron Caladium
Artichaut
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Alcachofa
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Alcachofra
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Karczoch
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Alismatales
Asterales
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Artichoke
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Aaron Caladium and Artichoke Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Artichoke are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Aaron Caladium and Artichoke
Care of Aaron Caladium and Artichoke 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.