Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
not available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
  
Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
  
Prune prior to new growth
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Indoor Air Purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
  
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
  
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
  
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
  
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
  
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
  
In German
Aaron Caladium
  
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
  
In French
Aaron Caladium
  
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
  
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
  
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
  
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
  
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
  
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
  
Nova Guiné Impatiens
  
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
  
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
  
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
  
Impatiens New Guinea
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Balsaminaceae
  
Genus
Caladium
  
Impatiens
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and New Guinea Impatiens
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and New Guinea Impatiens is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and New Guinea Impatiens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and New Guinea Impatiens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for New Guinea Impatiens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for New Guinea Impatiens is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and New Guinea Impatiens Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and New Guinea Impatiens physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas New Guinea Impatiens height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and New Guinea Impatiens are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
New Guinea Impatiens flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon and Lavender
- New Guinea Impatiens leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Aaron Caladium and New Guinea Impatiens
Care of Aaron Caladium and New Guinea Impatiens 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 New Guinea Impatiens pruning is done Prune prior to new growth. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer New Guinea Impatiens needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.