Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
Aaron Caladium
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Aaron Caladium
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Arching Brassia and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Arching Brassia and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Arching Brassia and Aaron Caladium. Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Arching Brassia does not have fragrant flowers. Arching Brassia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arching Brassia and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Arching Brassia and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Aaron Caladium
Care of Arching Brassia and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Arching Brassia 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.