Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Mondo Grass
In German
Aaron Caladium
Mondo Grass
In French
Aaron Caladium
Mondo Grass
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Ophiopogon planiscapus
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Mondo Grass
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Mondo Grass
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Mondo Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Liliales
Genus
Caladium
Ophiopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Mondo Grass
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Mondo Grass Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Mondo Grass are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
- Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Mondo Grass
Care of Aaron Caladium and Mondo Grass 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 Mondo Grass 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 Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.