Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Do not water frequently
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
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
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
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used to poison animals during hunting
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, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
EUPHORBIA virosa
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Gifboom
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Gifboom
In German
Aaron Caladium
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
In French
Aaron Caladium
Euphorbia virosa
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Euphorbia virosa
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Euphorbia virosa
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Euphorbia virosa
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Euphorbia virosa
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Euphorbia virosa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Alismatales
Malpighiales
Family
Araceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Gifboom
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Gifboom is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Gifboom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gifboom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Gifboom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Gifboom Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Gifboom physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Gifboom are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
- Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Gifboom
Care of Aaron Caladium and Gifboom 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 Gifboom 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 Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.