Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Elkhorn
In German
Aaron Caladium
Elkhorn
In French
Aaron Caladium
Elkhorn
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
cuerno de alce
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Elkhorn
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Elkhorn
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Elkhorn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Malpighiales
Family
Araceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Elkhorn
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Elkhorn Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Elkhorn are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Elkhorn
Care of Aaron Caladium and Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.