Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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 for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Kalanchoe
In German
Aaron Caladium
Kalanchoe
In French
Aaron Caladium
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Family
Araceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aaron Caladium and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Kalanchoe. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Aaron Caladium and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Aaron Caladium and Kalanchoe
Care of Aaron Caladium and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.