Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Compost
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Peanut Squash, Squash
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
In German
Aaron Caladium
Delicata Squash
In French
Aaron Caladium
Delicata Squash
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Delicata Squash
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Delicata Σκουός
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Delicata Squash
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Delicata Squash
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
delicata Cucurbitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Cucurbitales
Family
Araceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Delicata Squash
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Delicata Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Delicata Squash Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Delicata Squash are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Aaron Caladium and Delicata Squash
Care of Aaron Caladium and Delicata Squash 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 Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.