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About Aaron Caladium and Jonquil


About Jonquil and Aaron Caladium


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Bulb or Corm or Tuber   

Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not Available   
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
150   
32

Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions   
Hills, Humid climates, meadows   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9   
4-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9-7   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
21,22   

Habit
Mat-forming   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
15.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
7.60 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Green   
Yellow, Peach   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Several shades of Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

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, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Dry soil, Shallow soil   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
From bulbs, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter   
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Moderate   

In Spring
Moderate   
Less Watering   

In Winter
Average Water   
Less Watering   

Soil
  
  

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   
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed   

Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch   
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Light Frost   

Facts

Flowers
None   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Acne, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Provides ground cover   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Flowers, Leaves   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Sometimes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'   
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'   

Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium   
Jonquil, Jonquilla   

In Hindi
Aaron Caladium   
नरगिस (फूल)   

In German
Aaron Caladium   
Narzissen   

In French
Aaron Caladium   
Narcissus   

In Spanish
Aaron Caladium   
Narcissus   

In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό   
Not Available   

In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium   
Narcissus   

In Polish
Aaron Caladium   
Narcyz   

In Latin
Aaron Caladium   
Narcissus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Alismatales   
Liliales   

Family
Araceae   
Amaryllidaceae   

Genus
Caladium   
Narcissus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Monocotyledonous   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Aroideae   
Lilioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
25   
99+

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Properties of Aaron Caladium and Jonquil

Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Jonquil. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Jonquil 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 Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Jonquil

Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Aaron Caladium and Jonquil Physical Information

Aaron Caladium and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Jonquil are as follows:

Care of Aaron Caladium and Jonquil

Care of Aaron Caladium and Jonquil 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 Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.

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