Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Not Available
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Balloon Flower
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Balloon flower
In German
Aaron Caladium
Ballonblume
In French
Aaron Caladium
balloon Flower
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
globo de planta de flor
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Balão flor planta
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Balon kwiat roślin
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
balloon flos plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Alismatales
Asterales
Family
Araceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Caladium
Platycodon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Balloon Flower
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Balloon Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Balloon Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Balloon Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Balloon Flower is Acidic.
Aaron Caladium and Balloon Flower Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Balloon Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Balloon Flower are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Balloon Flower
Care of Aaron Caladium and Balloon Flower 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 Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.