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About Aaron Caladium and Pear


About Pear and Aaron Caladium


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Fruit   

Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean   
Europe, Western Asia   

Types
Not Available   
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
3000   
6

Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions   
Humid climates, moist forests   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9   
3-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9-7   
9-5   

Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18   

Habit
Mat-forming   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
1,219.20 cm   
34

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
800.00 cm   
25

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Green   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Green   
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Early Spring, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loamy, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   
Fall, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
Grafting, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter   
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Not Available   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Not Available   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Not Available   

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   
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting   

Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
None   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Cottage Garden   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Bark, Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes   
Used As Food   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'   
PYRUS communis   

Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium   
Pear   

In Hindi
Aaron Caladium   
नाशपाती   

In German
Aaron Caladium   
Birne   

In French
Aaron Caladium   
Poire   

In Spanish
Aaron Caladium   
Pera   

In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό   
Αχλάδι   

In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium   
Pera   

In Polish
Aaron Caladium   
Gruszka   

In Latin
Aaron Caladium   
Orbis   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Vascular plant   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Alismatales   
Rosales   

Family
Araceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Caladium   
Pyrus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Maleae   

Subfamily
Aroideae   
Amygdaloideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
30   
99+

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Properties of Aaron Caladium and Pear

Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Pear? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Pear. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Pear has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aaron Caladium and Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Pear

Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.

Aaron Caladium and Pear Physical Information

Aaron Caladium and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Pear are as follows:

Care of Aaron Caladium and Pear

Care of Aaron Caladium and Pear 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 Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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