Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not Available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
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, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Gazania
In German
Aaron Caladium
Gazania
In French
Aaron Caladium
Gazania
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Gazania
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Gazania
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Gazania
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Gazania
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Gazania
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asterales
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Gazania
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Aaron Caladium and Gazania Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Gazania are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Gazania
Care of Aaron Caladium and Gazania 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 Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.