Aaron Caladium

Asafoetida

About Aaron Caladium and Asafoetida

Aaron Caladium

Asafoetida

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs

1.3 Origin

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

India, Iran

1.4 Types

Not Available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NANA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Desert, Mountains

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

7-94-8

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-7

Not Available

1.8 Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Not Available

1.9 Habit

Mat-forming

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

30.50 cm100.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

30.50 cm40.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Green

Yellow green

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Green

Brownish Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Orange, Brown, Orange Red

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Linear

Compound

2.4 Thorns

✔ ✘

3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Spring, Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Divison, Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter

Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

fungus, Insects, Red blotch

Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

✔ ✘

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

Not Available

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

5.6 Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Birds

5.12 Allergy

Skin irritation

convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

✔ ✘

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Seeds

6.2.3 Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Edible, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

CALADIUM 'Aaron'

Ferula assa-foetida

7.2 Common Name

Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium

Asafoetida

7.2.1 In Hindi

Aaron Caladium

हींग

7.2.2 In German

Aaron Caladium

asafoetida

7.2.3 In French

Aaron Caladium

Asafoetida

7.2.4 In Spanish

Aaron Caladium

Asa fétida

7.2.5 In Greek

Aaron τροπικό φυτό

Μηδικό σίλφιο

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Aaron Caladium

Asafoetida

7.2.7 In Polish

Aaron Caladium

Asafoetida

7.2.8 In Latin

Aaron Caladium

Asafoetida

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Alismatales

Apiales

8.5 Family

Araceae

Fagaceae

8.6 Genus

Caladium

Ferula

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Aroideae

Not Applicable

8.10 Number of Species

NANA

1 27800

Properties of Aaron Caladium and Asafoetida

Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Asafoetida. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aaron Caladium and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Asafoetida

Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Aaron Caladium and Asafoetida Physical Information

Aaron Caladium and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Asafoetida are as follows:

Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Aaron Caladium and Asafoetida

Care of Aaron Caladium and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida pruning is done 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.