Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Water Deeply
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Compost, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
PHOENIX dactylifera
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Date Palm
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
खजूर
In German
Aaron Caladium
Dattelpalme
In French
Aaron Caladium
Palmier dattier
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Palmera datilera
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Χουρμαδιά
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
palma de tâmara
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Data Palm
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Date Palm
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Arecales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Phoeniceae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Date Palm
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Date Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Date Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Date Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Date Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Date Palm Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Date Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Date Palm are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
- Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Date Palm
Care of Aaron Caladium and Date Palm 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 Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.