Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dry Forest, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Sky Blue, Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Not Available
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Bursera graveolens
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
पालो सेंटो
In German
Aaron Caladium
Palo Santo
In French
Aaron Caladium
palo santo
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
palo santo
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
palo santo
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
palo santo
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
palo santo
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
S. Palo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Sapindales
Family
Araceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Palo Santo
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Palo Santo is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Palo Santo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Palo Santo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Palo Santo Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Palo Santo physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Palo Santo are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
- Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Palo Santo
Care of Aaron Caladium and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
