Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AGAVE
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Century plant
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
रामबांस
Aaron Caladium
In German
Agave
Aaron Caladium
In French
Agave
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Agave
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Agave
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Agave
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Agawa
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Agave
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Agave and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Agave and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Agave and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Agave and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Agave and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Agave and Aaron Caladium
Care of Agave and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and 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. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.