Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Plum Tomato, Serbian Tomato, Stupice Tomato
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-15
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Rose, Coral
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark 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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
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, Pinch Tips, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short twigs, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Oral Allergy, Rhinitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Cardiac, Homeopathy, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, For making oil, Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Soldacki'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Tomato
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
बीफस्टीक टमाटर
पौधा
In German
Aaron Caladium
Beefsteaktomate
Pflanze
In French
Aaron Caladium
tomate beefsteak
Plante
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Bistec de tomate
Planta
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
μπριζόλα Ντομάτα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
tomate Redondo Vermelho
Plantar
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
befsztyk pomidorowy
Roślina
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Nullam beefsteak
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Solanales
Family
Araceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Beefsteak Tomato
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Beefsteak Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Beefsteak Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beefsteak Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Beefsteak Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beefsteak Tomato is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Beefsteak Tomato Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Beefsteak Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Beefsteak Tomato height is 182.88 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Beefsteak Tomato are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Beefsteak Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Beefsteak Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Beefsteak Tomato
Care of Aaron Caladium and Beefsteak Tomato 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 Beefsteak Tomato pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short twigs and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beefsteak Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.