Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Palmately Lobed
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
Loam
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Black Currant
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Black Currant
In German
Aaron Caladium
Black Currant
In French
Aaron Caladium
groseille noire
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
negro Grosella
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
groselha-preta
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
nigrum currants
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Family
Araceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Black Currant
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Black Currant Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Black Currant are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Black Currant
Care of Aaron Caladium and Black Currant 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 Currant 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.