Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
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
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Spearmint
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Aaron Caladium
Grüne Minze
In French
Aaron Caladium
menthe verte
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
menta verde
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
hortelã
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
mięta
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Coriander
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Lamiales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Spearmint
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spearmint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Spearmint Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Spearmint are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Spearmint
Care of Aaron Caladium and Spearmint 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 Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.