Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Leafminer
Allergy
Skin irritation
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
फ्रेंच मूली
In German
Aaron Caladium
Französisch Rettich
In French
Aaron Caladium
radis français
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
rábano francés
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
rabanete Francês
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
French Radish
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
French radicula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Capparales
Family
Araceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and French Radish
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and French Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and French Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and French Radish season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for French Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for French Radish is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and French Radish Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and French Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and French Radish are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
French Radish flower color: White
- French Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and French Radish
Care of Aaron Caladium and French Radish 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 French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.