Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Aaron Caladium
Fireglow Maple
In French
Aaron Caladium
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Alismatales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Aaron Caladium and Fireglow Maple
Care of Aaron Caladium and Fireglow Maple 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 Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.