Aaron Caladium

China Doll

About Aaron Caladium and China Doll

Aaron Caladium

China Doll

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

1.3 Origin

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

Southeastern Asia, China

1.4 Types

Not Available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA17

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

7-910-11

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-7

10-8

1.8 Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Mat-forming

Spreading

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

30.50 cm610.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

30.50 cm490.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Green

White, Gold

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Green

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Dark Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Linear

Heart-shaped

2.4 Thorns

✔ ✘

3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Not Available

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 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 central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

4.9 Pests and Diseases

fungus, Insects, Red blotch

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

None

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

5.6 Foliage Texture

Fine

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

✔ ✘

5.9 Invasive

✔ ✘

5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

5.12 Allergy

Skin irritation

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

6.1.3 Edible Uses

✔ ✘

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

✔ ✘

6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

✔ ✘

6.5 Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

CALADIUM 'Aaron'

RADERMACHERA sinica

7.2 Common Name

Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium

China Doll

7.2.1 In Hindi

Aaron Caladium

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

7.2.2 In German

Aaron Caladium

Zimmeresche

7.2.3 In French

Aaron Caladium

china doll

7.2.4 In Spanish

Aaron Caladium

china doll

7.2.5 In Greek

Aaron τροπικό φυτό

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Aaron Caladium

china árvore boneca

7.2.7 In Polish

Aaron Caladium

China Doll drzewo

7.2.8 In Latin

Aaron Caladium

Sinis pupa ligno

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Alismatales

Lamiales

8.5 Family

Araceae

Bignoniaceae

8.6 Genus

Caladium

Radermachera

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Tecomeae

8.9 Subfamily

Aroideae

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

NA17

1 27800

Properties of Aaron Caladium and China Doll

Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and China Doll? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and China Doll. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and China Doll doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and China Doll 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 China Doll and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and China Doll

Season and care of Aaron Caladium and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.

Aaron Caladium and China Doll Physical Information

Aaron Caladium and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and China Doll are as follows:

Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Aaron Caladium and China Doll

Care of Aaron Caladium and China Doll 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 China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.