Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
-
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
-
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
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration 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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Silver bells
In German
Aaron Caladium
Silver bells
In French
Aaron Caladium
Silver bells
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Silver bells
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Silver bells
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Silver bells
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Silver bells
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Ebenales
Family
Araceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Silver Bells
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Aaron Caladium and Silver Bells Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Silver Bells are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Silver Bells
Care of Aaron Caladium and Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.