Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Valley, wooded grassland
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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 N-P-K
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
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PELTOPHORUM africanum
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Black Wattle Tree
Aaron Caladium
In German
Schwarz Akazie Baum
Aaron Caladium
In French
Noir Arbre Wattle
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Negro del árbol del zarzo
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Árvore da acácia negra
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Czarne Drzewo akacji
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Niger Wattle ligno
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Alismatales
Genus
Peltophorum
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Wattle and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Black Wattle and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Black Wattle and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Wattle season is Spring and Summer and Aaron Caladium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Wattle and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Black Wattle and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Wattle and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black Wattle and Aaron Caladium
Care of Black Wattle and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Wattle 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.