Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Dark 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
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
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 Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Aaron Caladium
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Aaron Caladium
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
planta del papiro
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
planta do papiro
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Papyrus roślin
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
cHARTA
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Araceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Papyrus
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Papyrus Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Papyrus are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Papyrus
Care of Aaron Caladium and Papyrus 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 Papyrus 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.