Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
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 lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Not Available
In German
Aaron Caladium
Impatiens capensis
In French
Aaron Caladium
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Geraniales
Family
Araceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Jewelweed
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Jewelweed Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Jewelweed are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Jewelweed
Care of Aaron Caladium and Jewelweed 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 Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.