Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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 in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Madagascar palm
In German
Aaron Caladium
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Aaron Caladium
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Pachypodium
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Mandacaru
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Alismatales
Gentianales
Family
Araceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Caladium
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Madagascar palm
Care of Aaron Caladium and Madagascar palm 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 Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.