Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Aaron Caladium
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Aaron Caladium
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
árbol del pan
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Arum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Urticales
Genus
Caladium
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Breadfruit
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Breadfruit Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Breadfruit are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Breadfruit
Care of Aaron Caladium and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.