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About Barberry and Aaron Caladium


About Aaron Caladium and Barberry


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
China   
Southern Europe, Mediterranean   

Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,   
Not Available   

Habitat
Hillside, Woods   
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
7-9   

AHS Heat Zone
-9999   
9-7   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Mat-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
White, Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Red   
Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval   
Linear   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove dead leaves, 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
Verticillium Wilt   
fungus, Insects, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
None   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   
Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break   
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana   
CALADIUM 'Aaron'   

Common Name
Barberry   
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium   

In Hindi
Burberry   
Aaron Caladium   

In German
Burberry   
Aaron Caladium   

In French
Burberry   
Aaron Caladium   

In Spanish
Burberry   
Aaron Caladium   

In Greek
Burberry   
Aaron τροπικό φυτό   

In Portuguese
Burberry   
Aaron Caladium   

In Polish
kwaśnica   
Aaron Caladium   

In Latin
Barberry   
Aaron Caladium   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Ranunculales   
Alismatales   

Family
Berberidaceae   
Araceae   

Genus
Berberis   
Caladium   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Aroideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Barberry and Aaron Caladium

Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Aaron Caladium. Barberry has thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. 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 Barberry and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Barberry and Aaron Caladium

Season and care of Barberry and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.

Barberry and Aaron Caladium Physical Information

Barberry and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Aaron Caladium are as follows:

Care of Barberry and Aaron Caladium

Care of Barberry and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves 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 Barberry 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.

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