Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa, South Africa
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ALOE dichotoma
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
तरकश ट्री
In German
Aaron Caladium
Köcherbaum
In French
Aaron Caladium
Quiver Tree
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Árbol de la aljaba
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Árvore do quiver
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Quiver Drzewo
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
pharetram ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Quiver Tree
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Quiver Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Quiver Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Quiver Tree Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Quiver Tree are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Quiver Tree
Care of Aaron Caladium and Quiver Tree 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 Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.