Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
golden lotus
In German
Aaron Caladium
golden lotus
In French
Aaron Caladium
golden lotus
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
golden lotus
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
golden lotus
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
golden lotus
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
golden lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Zingiberales
Family
Araceae
Zingiberaceae
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 Golden Lotus
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Aaron Caladium and Golden Lotus
Care of Aaron Caladium and Golden Lotus 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 Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.