Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
marginata, sanderiana
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, 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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
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
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ARISAEMA dracontium
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Green Dragon
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Arisaema dracontium
In German
Aaron Caladium
Arisaema dracontium
In French
Aaron Caladium
Arisaema dracontium
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Arisaema dracontium
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Arisaema dracontium
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Arisaema dracontium
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Arisaema dracontium
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Arisaema dracontium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Arisaemateae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Aaron Caladium and Green Dragon
Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Green Dragon? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Green Dragon. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Green Dragon doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Green Dragon has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aaron Caladium and Green Dragon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Green Dragon
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Green Dragon is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Green Dragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Green Dragon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Green Dragon is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Green Dragon Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Green Dragon physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Green Dragon are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Green Dragon flower color: Green
- Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Green Dragon
Care of Aaron Caladium and Green Dragon 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 Green Dragon 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 Green Dragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.