Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Average
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Thoroughly
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Average
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Gladiolus
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Gladiolus
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
Aaron Caladium
Gladiolen
In French
Aaron Caladium
Glaïeul
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Gladiolus
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Gladiolus
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
mieczyk
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Gladiolus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Liliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ixieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Ixioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Gladiolus
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gladiolus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Gladiolus Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Gladiolus are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Gladiolus
Care of Aaron Caladium and Gladiolus 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 Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.