Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Ornamental Plant
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Astrophytum myriostigma
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Star Cactus
In German
Aaron Caladium
Star Cactus
In French
Aaron Caladium
Star Cactus
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Star Cactus
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Star Cactus
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Star Cactus
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Star Cactus
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Star Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Caladium
Astrophytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aaron Caladium and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Bishop's Cap Cactus? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Bishop's Cap Cactus. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Bishop's Cap Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Bishop's Cap Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aaron Caladium and Bishop's Cap Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Bishop's Cap Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Bishop's Cap Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available.
Aaron Caladium and Bishop's Cap Cactus Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Bishop's Cap Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Bishop's Cap Cactus are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
- Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Aaron Caladium and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Care of Aaron Caladium and Bishop's Cap Cactus 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.