Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Cold Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
7-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
11-7
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Blue Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Cold climate, Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, 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
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
  
POLIANTHES tuberosa
  
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
  
Tuberose
  
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
  
रजनीगंधा
  
In German
Aaron Caladium
  
Tuberose
  
In French
Aaron Caladium
  
Tubéreuse
  
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
  
nardo
  
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
  
Τουμπερόζα
  
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
  
Tuberosa
  
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
  
Tuberoza
  
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
  
Tuberose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Amaryllidaceae
  
Genus
Caladium
  
Polianthes
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Tuberose
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tuberose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Tuberose Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Tuberose are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Tuberose
Care of Aaron Caladium and Tuberose 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 Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.