Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Unknown
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
blue flax lily
Aaron Caladium
In German
blau Flachs Lilie
Aaron Caladium
In French
Dianella caerulea
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Dianella caerulea
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
blue flax lily
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
blue flax lily
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
blue flax lily
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Flax Lily and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Blue Flax Lily and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Aaron Caladium
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Blue Flax Lily 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.