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About Aaron Caladium and Eastern Redbud


About Eastern Redbud and Aaron Caladium


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Tree   

Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada   

Types
Not Available   
Cercis   

Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions   
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9-7   
9-6   

Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20   

Habit
Mat-forming   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
760.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
760.00 cm   
29

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Green   
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green   
Brown, Chocolate   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Purple, Plum   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Yellow, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, 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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter   
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Ample Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

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   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches   

Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed   
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch   
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
None   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Mild Allergen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'   
CERCIS canadensis   

Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium   
Eastern Redbud   

In Hindi
Aaron Caladium   
Eastern Redbud   

In German
Aaron Caladium   
OstRedbud   

In French
Aaron Caladium   
Redbud Orient   

In Spanish
Aaron Caladium   
Eastern Redbud   

In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό   
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά   

In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium   
Redbud oriental   

In Polish
Aaron Caladium   
Redbud wschodniej   

In Latin
Aaron Caladium   
Cercis   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Alismatales   
Fabales   

Family
Araceae   
Fabaceae   

Genus
Caladium   
Cercis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Cercideae   

Subfamily
Aroideae   
Caesalpiniaceae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
10   
99+

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Properties of Aaron Caladium and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Eastern Redbud. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aaron Caladium and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Aaron Caladium and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Aaron Caladium and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Care of Aaron Caladium and Eastern Redbud

Care of Aaron Caladium and Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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