Aaron Caladium

Red Alder

About Aaron Caladium and Red Alder

Aaron Caladium

Red Alder

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada

Types

Number of Varieties

10030

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Lowland evergreen rainforest

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-94-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

7-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Mat-forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm1,370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Green

Yellow, Red, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Maritime exposure, Salt water

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

fungus, Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Maritime exposure, Salt water

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Insects

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALADIUM 'Aaron'

ALNUS rubra

Common Name

Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium

Oregon Alder, Red Alder

In Hindi

Aaron Caladium

red alder

In German

Aaron Caladium

rot-Erle

In French

Aaron Caladium

aulne rouge

In Spanish

Aaron Caladium

aliso rojo

In Greek

Aaron τροπικό φυτό

κόκκινη σκλήθρα

In Portuguese

Aaron Caladium

amieiro vermelho

In Polish

Aaron Caladium

czerwony olcha

In Latin

Aaron Caladium

red alnus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Fagales

Family

Araceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Caladium

Alnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

-35

1 27800

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Properties of Aaron Caladium and Red Alder

Wondering what are the properties of Aaron Caladium and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Aaron Caladium and Red Alder. Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns and Red Alder doesn't have thorns. Also Aaron Caladium does not have fragrant flowers. Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Red Alder 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 Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Red Alder

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

Aaron Caladium and Red Alder Physical Information

Aaron Caladium and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Red Alder are as follows:

Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Aaron Caladium and Red Alder

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