Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Shrub
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Mat-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
common hazel
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
contorted filbert
In German
Aaron Caladium
contorted filbert
In French
Aaron Caladium
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Fagales
Family
Araceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Contorted Filbert
Care of Aaron Caladium and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.