Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
फर्न पाइन
In German
Aaron Caladium
Fern Pinien
In French
Aaron Caladium
pin Fern
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
pino helecho
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
pinho Fern
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Fern sosna
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Fern pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Alismatales
Pinales
Family
Araceae
Podocarpaceae
Genus
Caladium
Afrocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Fern Pine
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Fern Pine Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Fern Pine are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Fern Pine
Care of Aaron Caladium and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.