Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
पेकॉन
In German
Aaron Caladium
Pekannuss
In French
Aaron Caladium
Pacanier
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Pecan
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Pecan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Juglandales
Family
Araceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Caladium
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Pecan
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Pecan Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Pecan are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Pecan
Care of Aaron Caladium and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.