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About Aaron Caladium and Korean Fir


About Korean Fir and Aaron Caladium


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Needled or Scaled Evergreen   

Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean   
Korea   

Types
Not Available   
Pacific silver fir (Abies amabilis), noble fir (Abies procera)   

Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions   
Hills, Moist Soils   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
9-7   
8-5   

Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Mat-forming   
Pyramidal   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
760.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
430.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Green   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Compound   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, 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   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
Spores, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full 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   
Prune after flowering, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed   
Requires high amount of nitrogen   

Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch   
Aphids, Leaf spot, Nematodes, Root rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Frost, Humidity, Soil Compaction   

Facts

Flowers
None   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
conjunctivitis, sneezing, Sore eyes   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Cottage Garden   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Soil protection   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
anti-allergy, anti-cancer, Cough, Diabetes, Fever, Rheumatism, Weight loss   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Leaves, Pods   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes   
Application in Handicrafts, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'   
ABIES koreana   

Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium   
Fir, Korean Fir   

In Hindi
Aaron Caladium   
Abies koreana   

In German
Aaron Caladium   
Korea-Tanne   

In French
Aaron Caladium   
Sapin de Corée   

In Spanish
Aaron Caladium   
Abies koreana   

In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό   
Abies koreana   

In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium   
Abies koreana   

In Polish
Aaron Caladium   
Abies koreana   

In Latin
Aaron Caladium   
Abies koreana   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Coniferophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Pinopsida   

Order
Alismatales   
Pinales   

Family
Araceae   
Pinaceae   

Genus
Caladium   
Abies   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Aroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Aaron Caladium and Korean Fir

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

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Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Korean Fir

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

Aaron Caladium and Korean Fir Physical Information

Aaron Caladium and Korean Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Korean Fir height is 760.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Korean Fir are as follows:

Care of Aaron Caladium and Korean Fir

Care of Aaron Caladium and Korean Fir 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 Korean Fir pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Korean Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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