Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Long Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Cold climate, Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
  
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
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, 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 in spring, Remove branches that rub together
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Butterflies, Insects
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
  
CODIAEUM variegatum
  
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
  
Rushfoil, Croton
  
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
  
क्रोटोन प्लांट
  
In German
Aaron Caladium
  
Kroton
  
In French
Aaron Caladium
  
Croton
  
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
  
Croton Planta
  
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
  
Κρότωνα φυτών
  
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
  
cróton
  
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
  
Kroto roślin
  
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
  
Planta Croton
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Caladium
  
Croton
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Crotoneae
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Crotonoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Croton
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Croton Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Croton are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
- Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Care of Aaron Caladium and Croton
Care of Aaron Caladium and Croton 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 Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.