Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fern
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Marginal wood fern
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
marginal wood fern
In German
Aaron Caladium
marginal Holz fern
In French
Aaron Caladium
marginal dryoptéride
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
helecho de madera marginal
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
samambaia de madeira marginal
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
marginalne drewna paproci
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Fern marginalibus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Alismatales
Polypodiales
Family
Araceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Caladium
Dryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Marginal Wood Fern
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Marginal Wood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Marginal Wood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marginal Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Marginal Wood Fern Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Marginal Wood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Marginal Wood Fern are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Marginal Wood Fern
Care of Aaron Caladium and Marginal Wood Fern 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 Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done 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 Marginal Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.