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About Black Mulberry and Aaron Caladium


About Aaron Caladium and Black Mulberry


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia   
Southern Europe, Mediterranean   

Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
16   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy   
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
7-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9-5   
9-7   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Oval or Rounded   
Mat-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Gray Green   
White, Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Black   
Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

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

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
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, Stem Cutting   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply   
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
Average   
Well drained   

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

Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount   
No fertilizers needed   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
fungus, Insects, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
None   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Pollen   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture   
Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees   
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
MORUS nigra   
CALADIUM 'Aaron'   

Common Name
Black Mulberry   
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium   

In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़   
Aaron Caladium   

In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum   
Aaron Caladium   

In French
Noir Mulberry Tree   
Aaron Caladium   

In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora   
Aaron Caladium   

In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree   
Aaron τροπικό φυτό   

In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto   
Aaron Caladium   

In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree   
Aaron Caladium   

In Latin
Niger arbori moro:   
Aaron Caladium   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Urticales   
Alismatales   

Family
Moraceae   
Araceae   

Genus
Morus   
Caladium   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Moreae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Aroideae   

Number of Species
16   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Black Mulberry and Aaron Caladium

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

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Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Aaron Caladium

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

Black Mulberry and Aaron Caladium Physical Information

Black Mulberry and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Aaron Caladium are as follows:

Care of Black Mulberry and Aaron Caladium

Care of Black Mulberry and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Black Mulberry 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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