Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
China, Japan
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Bluebeard
In German
Aaron Caladium
Blaubart
In French
Aaron Caladium
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Barba Azul
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Barba Azul
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Sinobrody
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Bluebeard
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Alismatales
Lamiales
Family
Araceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Caladium
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Bluebeard
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Bluebeard Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Bluebeard are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Bluebeard
Care of Aaron Caladium and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.