Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Linear
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
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
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
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, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Japanese Sedge
In German
Aaron Caladium
japanische Segge
In French
Aaron Caladium
Japanese carex
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
juncia japonesa
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Sedge japonês
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
japoński turzyca
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Aaron Caladium and Japanese Sedge
Care of Aaron Caladium and Japanese Sedge 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 Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.