Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, 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, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Epidendrum
In German
Aaron Caladium
Epidendrum
In French
Aaron Caladium
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Epidendrum
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Epidendrum
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Epidendrum
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Epidendrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Family
Araceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Caladium
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Epidendrum
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Epidendrum Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Epidendrum are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Epidendrum
Care of Aaron Caladium and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum pruning is done 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.