Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Australia, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-10
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Green
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Not Available, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
broad, flat
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
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, 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, Do Not over Water
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
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Showy Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Embothrium coccineum
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Chilean firetree
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
चिली आग पेड़
In German
Aaron Caladium
Chilenischer Feuerbaum
In French
Aaron Caladium
arbre de feu du Chili
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
árbol de fuego chilena
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Χιλής δέντρο φωτιά
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
árvore de fogo chilena
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Chilijska drzewo pożaru
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Virgil arbor
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Proteales
Family
Araceae
Proteaceae
Genus
Caladium
Embothrium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Aaron Caladium and Chilean firebush
Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Chilean firebush? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Chilean firebush. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Chilean firebush doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Chilean firebush 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 Chilean firebush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Chilean firebush
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Chilean firebush is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Chilean firebush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chilean firebush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Chilean firebush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chilean firebush is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Chilean firebush Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Chilean firebush physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chilean firebush height is 400.00 cm and width 250.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Chilean firebush are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Chilean firebush flower color: Red and White
- Chilean firebush leaf color: White, Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Chilean firebush
Care of Aaron Caladium and Chilean firebush 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 Chilean firebush 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 Chilean firebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.