Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-6
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green
Brown, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Christmas Tree
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ABIES balsamea
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Christmas Tree
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
balsam fir
In German
Aaron Caladium
Balsamtanne
In French
Aaron Caladium
le sapin baumier
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
balsamero
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
βάλσαμο ελάτης
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
abeto balsâmico
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
balsam fir
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
balsam ligneis abiegnis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Alismatales
Pinales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Balsam Fir
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Balsam Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Balsam Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Balsam Fir Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Balsam Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Balsam Fir are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Balsam Fir flower color: Brown and Pink
- Balsam Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Balsam Fir
Care of Aaron Caladium and Balsam Fir 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 Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Balsam Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.