Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
ALLIUM sativum 'Georgia Crystal' - Hardneck
ALLIUM sativum 'Georgia Crystal' - Softneck
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Purple, Gold, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray 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
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermatitis
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
anti-cancer, Cold, Digestion problems, Stomach Cancer, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ALLIUM sativum 'Georgia Crystal'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Hardneck Garlic, Porcelain Garlic
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Hardneck Garlic
In German
Aaron Caladium
Hardneck Knoblauch
In French
Aaron Caladium
hardneck ail
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Hardneck ajo
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Hardneck Garlic
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Hardneck Alho
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Hardneck Czosnek
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Allium Hardneck
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Hardneck Garlic
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Hardneck Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Hardneck Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardneck Garlic season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Hardneck Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardneck Garlic is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Hardneck Garlic Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Hardneck Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hardneck Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Hardneck Garlic are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Hardneck Garlic flower color: White, Purple, Gold, Light Pink and Lavender
- Hardneck Garlic leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Hardneck Garlic
Care of Aaron Caladium and Hardneck Garlic 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 Hardneck Garlic pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hardneck Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
