Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Ice Plant
In German
Aaron Caladium
Eis-Anlage
In French
Aaron Caladium
Ice Plant
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Planta de hielo
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Plant Ice
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Planta de gelo
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Ice roślin
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Ice plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Caladium
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Ice Plant
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Ice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Ice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ice Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Ice Plant Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Ice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Ice Plant are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
- Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Ice Plant
Care of Aaron Caladium and Ice Plant 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 Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.