Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs
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 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 leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Banana weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Small mammals
Allergy
Skin irritation
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
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, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Banana, Cavendish Banana
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Cavendish Banana
In German
Aaron Caladium
Cavendish Banana
In French
Aaron Caladium
Cavendish Banana
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Cavendish Banana
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Cavendish Banana
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Cavendish Banana
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Cavendish Banana
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Cavendish Banana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aaron Caladium and Cavendish Banana
Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Cavendish Banana? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Cavendish Banana. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Cavendish Banana doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cavendish Banana 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 Cavendish Banana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Cavendish Banana
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Cavendish Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Cavendish Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cavendish Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Cavendish Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cavendish Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Cavendish Banana Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Cavendish Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cavendish Banana height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Cavendish Banana are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Cavendish Banana flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cavendish Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Cavendish Banana
Care of Aaron Caladium and Cavendish Banana 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 Cavendish Banana 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 Cavendish Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.