Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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 Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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 or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Aaron Caladium
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Aaron Caladium
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
cólquico
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
aftomn gema
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Liliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aaron Caladium and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Autumn Crocus. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Autumn Crocus
Care of Aaron Caladium and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.