Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
-
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Skin irritation
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Tomatillos
In German
Aaron Caladium
Tomatillos
In French
Aaron Caladium
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Tomatillos
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Tomatillos
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Tomatillos
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Tomatillos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Solanales
Family
Araceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Tomatillo
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Tomatillo Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Tomatillo are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Tomatillo
Care of Aaron Caladium and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.