Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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 deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
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In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Twinleaf
In German
Aaron Caladium
Twinleaf
In French
Aaron Caladium
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Twinleaf
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Twinleaf
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Twinleaf
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Twinleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Ranunculales
Family
Araceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Caladium
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Twinleaf
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Twinleaf Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Twinleaf are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Twinleaf
Care of Aaron Caladium and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.