Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Mat-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Purplish-black
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
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Aaron Caladium
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Aaron Caladium
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Aaron Caladium and Black Chokeberry
Care of Aaron Caladium and Black Chokeberry 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 Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.