Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Not so frequently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
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
fertilize in spring
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
Aaron Caladium
In German
Rosmarinheide
Aaron Caladium
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Aaron Caladium
Care of Bog Rosemary and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs 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 Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.