Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CURCUMA
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Ginger
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
अदरक
In German
Aaron Caladium
Ingwer
In French
Aaron Caladium
Gingembre
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Jengibre
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Gengibre
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Imbir
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
gingiber
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Zingiberales
Family
Araceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Caladium
Zingiber Mill.
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Ginger Plant
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginger Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Ginger Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginger Plant is Not Available.
Aaron Caladium and Ginger Plant Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Ginger Plant are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Ginger Plant
Care of Aaron Caladium and Ginger Plant 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 Ginger Plant 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 Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering.