Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Central Asia, India, Nepal
  
Types
Not Available
  
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
7-5
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,286.00 cm
  
18
Minimum Width
1,219.20 cm
  
15
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
Red, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Sandy Brown, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green, Light Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green, Gray
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
broad, flat
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
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
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
  
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, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
  
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
  
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
  
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
  
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
  
Blackjack Oak Tree
  
In German
Aaron Caladium
  
Blackjack Oak Tree
  
In French
Aaron Caladium
  
Blackjack Oak Tree
  
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
  
Blackjack Oak Tree
  
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
  
Blackjack Oak Tree
  
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
  
Blackjack Carvalho
  
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
  
Blackjack Oak Tree
  
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
  
Blackjack quercum ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Fagaceae
  
Genus
Caladium
  
Quercus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Aaron Caladium and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Aaron Caladium and Blackjack Oak
Care of Aaron Caladium and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.