Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
fleeceflower
In German
Aaron Caladium
fleeceflower
In French
Aaron Caladium
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Polygonum affine
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
fleeceflower
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
fleeceflower
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
fleeceflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Caladium
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Unknown
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Aaron Caladium and Fleeceflower
Care of Aaron Caladium and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.