Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Carissa holly
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Carissa holly plant
In German
Aaron Caladium
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
Aaron Caladium
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Aquifoliales
Family
Araceae
Aquifoliaceae
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 Carissa Holly
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Carissa Holly
Care of Aaron Caladium and Carissa Holly 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 Carissa Holly pruning is done 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 Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.