Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial 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
  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
Compost, fertilize in spring
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
  
CORNUS mas
  
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
  
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
  
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
  
cornelian चेरी
  
In German
Aaron Caladium
  
Kornelkirsche
  
In French
Aaron Caladium
  
cornouiller
  
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
  
cereza de cornalina
  
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
  
κορνεόλη κεράσι
  
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
  
cereja de cornalina
  
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
  
Krwawnik Cherry
  
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
  
Krwawnik Cherry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Caladium
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Aaron Caladium and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.