Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Magnolia champaca
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
champak
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
चंपक
In German
Aaron Caladium
champaka
In French
Aaron Caladium
magnolia champaca
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
champaca magnolia
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
μανόλιας Champaca
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
magnólia champaca
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Magnolia champaca
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Magnolia champaca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Magnoliales
Family
Araceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Michelia Champaca
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Michelia Champaca is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Michelia Champaca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Michelia Champaca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic.
Aaron Caladium and Michelia Champaca Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Michelia Champaca physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Michelia Champaca are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
- Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Michelia Champaca
Care of Aaron Caladium and Michelia Champaca 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 Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.