Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Aurea,Kaizuka,Plumosa Aurea
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Light Yellow Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Blue Black, Purple Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Mid Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Applicable
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Skin Diseases, Skin wounds, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Pesticide, 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, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
JUNIPERUS chinensis
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Chinese Juniper
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
चीनी जुनिपर
In German
Aaron Caladium
chinesische Wacholder
In French
Aaron Caladium
genévrier de Chine
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
enebro chino
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Κινέζικα αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
zimbro chinês
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
jałowiec chiński
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Chinese iuniperorum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Alismatales
Pinales
Family
Araceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Chinese Juniper
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Chinese Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Chinese Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Chinese Juniper Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Chinese Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chinese Juniper height is 60.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Chinese Juniper are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Chinese Juniper flower color: Light Yellow Green
- Chinese Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Chinese Juniper
Care of Aaron Caladium and Chinese Juniper 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 Chinese Juniper 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 Chinese Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.