Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
mandacaru
In German
Aaron Caladium
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Aaron Caladium
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Mandacaru
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Mandacaru
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Mandacaru
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Careeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Mandacaru
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Mandacaru Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Mandacaru are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Aaron Caladium and Mandacaru
Care of Aaron Caladium and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru pruning is done 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.