Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vines
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Boston Ivy
In German
Aaron Caladium
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Aaron Caladium
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Vitales
Genus
Caladium
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Aaron Caladium and Boston Ivy
Care of Aaron Caladium and Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.