Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
नवलकोल
In German
Aaron Caladium
Kohlrabi
In French
Aaron Caladium
Chou-rave
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Kalarepa
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Capparales
Family
Araceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Kohlrabi
Care of Aaron Caladium and Kohlrabi 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 Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.