Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Eria, Orchid
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Eria
In German
Aaron Caladium
Eria
In French
Aaron Caladium
Eria
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Eria
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
eria
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
eria
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Eria
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Pinalia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Family
Araceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aaron Caladium and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Eria? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Eria. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Eria doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Eria 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 Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Eria
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Eria is Not Available while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eria is Not Available.
Aaron Caladium and Eria Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Eria are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Eria
Care of Aaron Caladium and Eria 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 Eria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.