Aaron Caladium

Chincherinchee

About Aaron Caladium and Chincherinchee

Aaron Caladium

Chincherinchee

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

Southern Africa, South Africa

Types

Ornithogalum thyrsoides

Number of Varieties

10025

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions

marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-97-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

10-7

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Mat-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Green

Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fungus, Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies, Insects, pollinators

Allergy

Skin irritation

Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALADIUM 'Aaron'

Ornithogalum thyrsoides

Common Name

Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium

Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem

In Hindi

Aaron Caladium

Chincherinchee

In German

Aaron Caladium

Kap-Milchstern

In French

Aaron Caladium

Chincherinchee

In Spanish

Aaron Caladium

Chincherinchee

In Greek

Aaron τροπικό φυτό

Ornithogalum thyrsoides

In Portuguese

Aaron Caladium

Chinkerinchee

In Polish

Aaron Caladium

Chincherinchee,

In Latin

Aaron Caladium

Chincherinchee

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Asparagales

Family

Araceae

Asparagaceae

Genus

Caladium

Ornithogalum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Ornithogaleae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Scilloideae

Number of Species

-180

1 27800

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Properties of Aaron Caladium and Chincherinchee

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

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Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Chincherinchee

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

Aaron Caladium and Chincherinchee Physical Information

Aaron Caladium and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Chincherinchee are as follows:

Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green

Care of Aaron Caladium and Chincherinchee

Care of Aaron Caladium and Chincherinchee 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 Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.