Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fern
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Blood disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Buds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
OSMUNDA claytoniana
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Interrupted Fern
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
बाधित फर्न
In German
Aaron Caladium
unterbrochen Fern
In French
Aaron Caladium
Fern interrompu
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
helecho interrumpido
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
διακοπεί Fern
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Fern interrompido
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
przerwana Fern
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Fern intermissis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Alismatales
Osmundales
Family
Araceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Aaron Caladium and Interrupted Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Interrupted Fern? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Interrupted Fern. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Interrupted Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Interrupted Fern 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 Interrupted Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Interrupted Fern
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Interrupted Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Interrupted Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Interrupted Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Interrupted Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Interrupted Fern is Acidic.
Aaron Caladium and Interrupted Fern Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Interrupted Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Interrupted Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Interrupted Fern are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Interrupted Fern flower color: Not Available
- Interrupted Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Interrupted Fern
Care of Aaron Caladium and Interrupted Fern 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 Interrupted Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Interrupted Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.