Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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 let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
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
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Aaron Caladium
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Aaron Caladium
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Big leaf Maple
Care of Aaron Caladium and Big leaf Maple 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 Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.