Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Artichoke
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Artichoke
Aaron Caladium
In German
Artischocke
Aaron Caladium
In French
Artichaut
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Karczoch
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
cactus
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Alismatales
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Artichoke and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Aaron Caladium season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Artichoke and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Artichoke and Aaron Caladium
Care of Artichoke and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads 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 Artichoke 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.