Aaron Caladium

Konjac

About Aaron Caladium and Konjac

Aaron Caladium

Konjac

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

Southeastern Asia

Types

Amorphophallus yunnanensis , Amorphophallus titanum

Number of Varieties

100200

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Loamy soils, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-96-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Mat-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Green

Purple, Burgundy

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial 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

Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

fungus, Insects, Red blotch

Nematodes, Root mealy bugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Aphids, Bugs, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

gastro-intestinal problems, Swelling in mouth

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Burns, Cough, Diabetes

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bulbs, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALADIUM 'Aaron'

AMORPHOPHALLUS konjac

Common Name

Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium

Devil's Tongue, Elephant Yam, Konjac

In Hindi

Aaron Caladium

Konjac

In German

Aaron Caladium

Teufelszunge

In French

Aaron Caladium

konjac

In Spanish

Aaron Caladium

konjac

In Greek

Aaron τροπικό φυτό

Konjac

In Portuguese

Aaron Caladium

konjac

In Polish

Aaron Caladium

konjac

In Latin

Aaron Caladium

Konjac

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Arales

Family

Araceae

Genus

Caladium

Amorphophallus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

-1

1 27800

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Properties of Aaron Caladium and Konjac

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

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Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Konjac

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

Aaron Caladium and Konjac Physical Information

Aaron Caladium and Konjac physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Konjac height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Konjac are as follows:

Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Konjac flower color: Purple and Burgundy
Konjac leaf color:

Care of Aaron Caladium and Konjac

Care of Aaron Caladium and Konjac 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 Konjac pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Konjac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.