Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Reduce watering in winter
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Florist trade and landscaping, 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Cleistocactus strausii
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
silver torch or wooly torch
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Cleistocactus strausii
In German
Aaron Caladium
Cleistocactus strausii
In French
Aaron Caladium
Cleistocactus strausii
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Cleistocactus strausii
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
cleistocactus strausii
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Cleistocactus strausii
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
cleistocastus strausii
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Cleistocactus strausii
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Caladium
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Cleistocactus Strausii
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Cleistocactus Strausii is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Cleistocactus Strausii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus Strausii season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus Strausii is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus Strausii is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Cleistocactus Strausii Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Cleistocactus Strausii physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cleistocactus Strausii height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Cleistocactus Strausii are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Cleistocactus Strausii flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus Strausii leaf color: Not Available
Care of Aaron Caladium and Cleistocactus Strausii
Care of Aaron Caladium and Cleistocactus Strausii 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 Cleistocactus Strausii pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus Strausii needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.