Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
-
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Remove branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Caterpillars
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
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
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, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Baobab
In German
Aaron Caladium
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Aaron Caladium
Baobab
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Baobab
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Baobab
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
baobá
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Baobab
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Baobab
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Malvales
Family
Araceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aroideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Baobab
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Baobab Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Baobab are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Baobab
Care of Aaron Caladium and Baobab 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 Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.