Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Food Allergy
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
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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'
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Spinach
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
पालक
In German
Aaron Caladium
Spinat
In French
Aaron Caladium
Épinards
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Espinacas
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Espinafre
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Szpinak
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Spinach
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anserineae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Spinach
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Spinach Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Spinach are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Spinach
Care of Aaron Caladium and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.