Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
African Blue Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Sky Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, fungus, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eczema, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Umbrella'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Lily of the Nile
In German
Aaron Caladium
Lily of the Nile
In French
Aaron Caladium
Lily of the Nile
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Lirio del Nilo
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Lily του Νείλου
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Lily of the Nile
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Lily of the Nile
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Lilium Nili
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Genus
Caladium
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Agapanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Lily of the Nile
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Lily of the Nile is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Lily of the Nile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lily of the Nile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Lily of the Nile is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lily of the Nile is Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Lily of the Nile Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Lily of the Nile physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lily of the Nile height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Lily of the Nile are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Lily of the Nile flower color: Sky Blue and Blue Violet
- Lily of the Nile leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Lily of the Nile
Care of Aaron Caladium and Lily of the Nile 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 Lily of the Nile pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Nile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.