Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
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
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Laelia
In German
Aaron Caladium
Laelia
In French
Aaron Caladium
Laelia
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Laelia
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Laelia
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Laelia
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Laelia
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Laelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Orchidales
Family
Araceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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.