Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Grass
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Southern Asia, India
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
6-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
11- 6
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Mat-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
None
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves, Stem
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Insignificant
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Lawns and Turf
  
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
  
CYNODON dactylon
  
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
  
Bermuda Grass
  
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
  
बरमूडा घास
  
In German
Aaron Caladium
  
Bermuda Gras
  
In French
Aaron Caladium
  
l'herbe des Bermudes
  
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
  
Grama
  
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
  
Αγριάδα
  
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
  
grama Bermuda
  
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
  
Trawa Bermuda
  
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
  
Bermuda Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Caladium
  
Cynodon Rich
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Chlorideae
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Chloridoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Bermuda Grass
Care of Aaron Caladium and Bermuda Grass 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 Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.