Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Bear Grass
Aaron Caladium
In German
Bärn-Gras
Aaron Caladium
In French
ours Herbe
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
bear Grass
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
miś Trawa
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Genus
Nolina Michx
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bear Grass and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Aaron Caladium. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Bear Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. 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 Bear Grass and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Bear Grass and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bear Grass and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Bear Grass and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bear Grass and Aaron Caladium
Care of Bear Grass and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Bear Grass 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.