Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Hoodia
In German
Aaron Caladium
Hoodia
In French
Aaron Caladium
Hoodia
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Hoodia
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Hoodia
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Hoodia
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Hoodia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Gentianales
Family
Araceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Asclepiadoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aaron Caladium and Hoodia
Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Hoodia? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Hoodia. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Hoodia doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Hoodia 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 Hoodia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Hoodia
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Hoodia Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Hoodia are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Hoodia
Care of Aaron Caladium and Hoodia 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 Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.