Aaron Caladium

Matilija Poppy

About Aaron Caladium and Matilija Poppy

Aaron Caladium

Matilija Poppy

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tender Perennial

Perennial

1.3 Origin

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

California

1.4 Types

Not Available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NANA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Chaparral, River side

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

7-97-10

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-7

9-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Mat-forming

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

30.50 cm120.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

30.50 cmNA

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Green

White, Yellow

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Green

Green, Tan

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Linear

Lance shaped

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Cuttings, Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter

Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

4.7 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 nearly to the ground in late fall

4.8 Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

organic fertlizers

4.9 Pests and Diseases

fungus, Insects, Red blotch

Verticillium Wilt

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

None

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

5.6 Foliage Texture

Fine

Not Available

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Not Available

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

Skin irritation

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flower Stalk

6.2.3 Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

CALADIUM 'Aaron'

ROMNEYA coulteri

7.2 Common Name

Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium

Matilija Poppy

7.2.1 In Hindi

Aaron Caladium

Matilija Poppy

7.2.2 In German

Aaron Caladium

Matilija Poppy

7.2.3 In French

Aaron Caladium

Matilija Poppy

7.2.4 In Spanish

Aaron Caladium

Matilija amapola

7.2.5 In Greek

Aaron τροπικό φυτό

Matilija παπαρούνας

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Aaron Caladium

Matilija Poppy

7.2.7 In Polish

Aaron Caladium

Matilija Poppy

7.2.8 In Latin

Aaron Caladium

Matilija Poppy

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Alismatales

Papaverales

8.5 Family

Araceae

Papaveraceae

8.6 Genus

Caladium

Romneya

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Aroideae

Papaveroideae

8.10 Number of Species

NA2

1 27800

Properties of Aaron Caladium and Matilija Poppy

Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Matilija Poppy. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aaron Caladium and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Matilija Poppy

Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.

Aaron Caladium and Matilija Poppy Physical Information

Aaron Caladium and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Matilija Poppy are as follows:

Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Aaron Caladium and Matilija Poppy

Care of Aaron Caladium and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.