Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Back pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CORNUS 'Rutban'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Dogwood
In German
Aaron Caladium
Hartriegel
In French
Aaron Caladium
Cornouiller
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Madera del perro
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
κρανιά
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
cornizo
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Dereń
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
dogwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Alismatales
Cornales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Dogwood
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Dogwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Dogwood Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Dogwood are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Dogwood flower color: White
- Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Dogwood
Care of Aaron Caladium and Dogwood 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 Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.