Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-6
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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, 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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Abies Veitchii
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Veitch's Silver Fir
In German
Aaron Caladium
Veitch's Silver Fir
In French
Aaron Caladium
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
S Veitch abiegnis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Alismatales
Pinales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Aaron Caladium and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Aaron Caladium and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Aaron Caladium and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.