Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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, 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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Astilbe
In German
Aaron Caladium
Prachtspieren
In French
Aaron Caladium
Astilbe
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Astilbe
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
astilbe
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
astilbe
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
astilbe
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Artemisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Family
Araceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Astilbe
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Astilbe Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Astilbe are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Astilbe
Care of Aaron Caladium and Astilbe 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 Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.