Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Chile, Southeast Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Dark Blue
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, 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, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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 pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Begonia masoniana
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
iron cross begonia
Aaron Caladium
In German
Eisenkreuz Begonie
Aaron Caladium
In French
croix de fer bégonia
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
el hierro cruzado begonia
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
begônia cruz de ferro
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Iron Cross begonia
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
ferrum crucem Begonia
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Alismatales
Family
Begoniaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia masoniana and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Begonia masoniana and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia masoniana and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia masoniana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Aaron Caladium season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia masoniana and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Begonia masoniana and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Begonia masoniana and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Begonia masoniana and Aaron Caladium
Care of Begonia masoniana and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia masoniana pruning is done 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 Begonia masoniana 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.