Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Amorphophallus yunnanensis , Amorphophallus titanum
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Purple, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
gastro-intestinal problems, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Very little waste
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Caladium
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Aroideae
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.