Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiseptic, Digestive, Diuretic, Laxative, Pectoral, Poultice, Salve, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Gum, Pitch, Repellent, String, Tannin, Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Waterproofing, Wood is used in construction
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
PICEA glauca 'Densata'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
White Spruce
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In German
Aaron Caladium
Weiß-Fichte
In French
Aaron Caladium
Épinette blanche
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Picea glauca
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Pinheiro-do-canadá
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Picea glauca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Alismatales
Pinales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Black Hills Spruce
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Black Hills Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Black Hills Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Hills Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Black Hills Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Hills Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Black Hills Spruce Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Black Hills Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Hills Spruce height is 1,219.20 cm and width 365.76 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Black Hills Spruce are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Black Hills Spruce flower color: Not Available
- Black Hills Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Black Hills Spruce
Care of Aaron Caladium and Black Hills Spruce 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 Hills Spruce pruning is done 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 Black Hills Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.