Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Elephant Apple
In German
Aaron Caladium
Elefant von Apple
In French
Aaron Caladium
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Dilleniales
Family
Araceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Elephant Apple
Care of Aaron Caladium and Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.