Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
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
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Aaron Caladium
Blue Berry Baum
In French
Aaron Caladium
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Ebenales
Family
Araceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Blue Berry
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Blue Berry Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Blue Berry are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Blue Berry
Care of Aaron Caladium and Blue Berry 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 Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.