Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Does not require lot of watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CARYOTA mitis
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Burmese Fishtail Palm, Fishtail Palm
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Fishtail palm
In German
Aaron Caladium
Fishtail palm
In French
Aaron Caladium
Fishtail Palm
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Fishtail palma
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
ιχθυόφθαλμους παλάμη
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Fishtail palma
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Fishtail dłoni
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
fishtail palma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Alismatales
Arecales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Caryoteae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Fishtail Palm
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Fishtail Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Fishtail Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fishtail Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Fishtail Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fishtail Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Fishtail Palm Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Fishtail Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fishtail Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Fishtail Palm are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Fishtail Palm flower color: Purple and Ivory
- Fishtail Palm leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Fishtail Palm
Care of Aaron Caladium and Fishtail Palm 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 Fishtail Palm 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 Fishtail Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.