Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Not Available
Oriental spruce, Bog spruce, Weeping spruce
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Slopes, Swamps, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
1-6
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
Habit
Mat-forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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
Clay, 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
Cuttings, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Pinch Tips, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Disinfectant, Kidney problems, Odontalgic, Poultice, Salve, Stomachic, tuberculosis, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Disinfectant, Gum, Paper pulp, Pitch, String, Used as a dye, Used in paper industry, Waterproofing
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
PICEA mariana
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Black Spruce, Bog Spruce, Swamp Spruce
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Black Spruce Tree
In German
Aaron Caladium
Schwarz Fichte
In French
Aaron Caladium
Noir Épicéa
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Negro árbol de abeto
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Μαύρο Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Árvore Spruce Preto
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Czarny Świerk Drzewo
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Niger abiegnis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Alismatales
Pinales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Black Spruce
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Black Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Black Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Black Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Black Spruce Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Black Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Spruce height is 3,000.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Black Spruce are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Black Spruce flower color: White
- Black Spruce leaf color: Green, Sea Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Black Spruce
Care of Aaron Caladium and Black 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 Spruce pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove crossing or rubbing 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 Black Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.