Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Needs a lot of water initially
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 shade, Full 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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Alocasia
In German
Aaron Caladium
Alocasia
In French
Aaron Caladium
Alocasia
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Alocasia
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Alocasia
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Alocasia
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Alocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Kris Plant
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Kris Plant Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Kris Plant are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Aaron Caladium and Kris Plant
Care of Aaron Caladium and Kris Plant 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 Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.