Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fern
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
World, Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of 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
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
None
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anthelmintic, Antiemetic, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Adhesive, Basketary, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Pteridium aquilinum
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Bracken, brake, common bracken
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
bracken
In German
Aaron Caladium
Adlerfarn
In French
Aaron Caladium
fougère
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
helecho
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
φτέρη
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
samambaia
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
orlica
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
bracken
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Alismatales
Polypodiales
Family
Araceae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aaron Caladium and Bracken
Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Bracken? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Bracken. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Bracken doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Bracken has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aaron Caladium and Bracken and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Bracken
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Bracken is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Bracken Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bracken season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Bracken is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bracken is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Bracken Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Bracken physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bracken height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Bracken are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Bracken flower color: Not Available
- Bracken leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Bracken
Care of Aaron Caladium and Bracken 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 Bracken 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 Bracken needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.