Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Hillside
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
12-3
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
Light Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Green
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry Conditions
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
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 fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry Conditions
  
Flowers
None
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Farmland
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Culinary use, 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, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
  
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
  
SECHIUM edule
  
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
  
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
  
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
  
Chayote
  
In German
Aaron Caladium
  
Chayote
  
In French
Aaron Caladium
  
Chayote
  
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
  
Chayote
  
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
  
Chayote
  
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
  
chuchu
  
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
  
Chayote
  
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
  
chayote
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Violales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Caladium
  
Sechium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Sicyeae
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Chayote
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chayote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Chayote Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Chayote are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Chayote
Care of Aaron Caladium and Chayote 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 Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.