Aaron Caladium

Silverthorn

About Aaron Caladium and Silverthorn

Aaron Caladium

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

China, Japan

Types

Number of Varieties

1005

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

Sunset Zone

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Mat-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Green

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

broad, flat

Thorns

✔ ✘

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Cuttings, root cutting, 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

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fungus, Insects, Red blotch

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Skin irritation

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making 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

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALADIUM 'Aaron'

Elaeagnus pungens

Common Name

Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium

Silverthorn

In Hindi

Aaron Caladium

Silverthorn

In German

Aaron Caladium

Silverthorn

In French

Aaron Caladium

Silverthorn

In Spanish

Aaron Caladium

Silverthorn

In Greek

Aaron τροπικό φυτό

Silverthorn

In Portuguese

Aaron Caladium

Silverthorn

In Polish

Aaron Caladium

Silverthorn

In Latin

Aaron Caladium

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Rhamnales

Family

Araceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Caladium

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

-70

1 27800

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Properties of Aaron Caladium and Silverthorn

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

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Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Silverthorn

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

Aaron Caladium and Silverthorn Physical Information

Aaron Caladium and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Silverthorn are as follows:

Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Aaron Caladium and Silverthorn

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