Aaron Caladium

Laelia

About Aaron Caladium and Laelia

Aaron Caladium

Laelia

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tender Perennial

Epiphyte

1.3 Origin

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

Mexico

1.4 Types

Not Available

Laelia candida, Laelia discolor

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA25

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions

shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

7-99-11

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12-8

1.8 Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Mat-forming

Clump-Forming

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

30.50 cm45.70 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

30.50 cm45.70 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Green

White, Light Pink, Lavender

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Green

Dark Blue

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Gray Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Linear

Acicular

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Not Available

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Not Available

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

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

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Divison

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

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

Needs watering once a week

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well-aerated

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 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

Remove lateral branches

4.8 Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil

4.9 Pests and Diseases

fungus, Insects, Red blotch

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

None

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

5.6 Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Aphids, Mites

5.12 Allergy

Skin irritation

conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

No Beauty Benefits

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Very little waste

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Not Available

6.2.3 Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

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

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

CALADIUM 'Aaron'

LAELIA anceps

7.2 Common Name

Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium

Laelia, Orchid

7.2.1 In Hindi

Aaron Caladium

Laelia

7.2.2 In German

Aaron Caladium

Laelia

7.2.3 In French

Aaron Caladium

Laelia

7.2.4 In Spanish

Aaron Caladium

Laelia

7.2.5 In Greek

Aaron τροπικό φυτό

Laelia

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Aaron Caladium

Laelia

7.2.7 In Polish

Aaron Caladium

Laelia

7.2.8 In Latin

Aaron Caladium

Laelia

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

8.4 Order

Alismatales

Orchidales

8.5 Family

Araceae

Orchidaceae

8.6 Genus

Caladium

Laelia

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Epidendreae

8.9 Subfamily

Aroideae

Epidendroideae

8.10 Number of Species

NA25

1 27800

Properties of Aaron Caladium and Laelia

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

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Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Laelia

Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is Not Available.

Aaron Caladium and Laelia Physical Information

Aaron Caladium and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Laelia are as follows:

Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green

Care of Aaron Caladium and Laelia

Care of Aaron Caladium and Laelia 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 Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.