Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Rocky areas, Thickets
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, 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
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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 N-P-K, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Scratches, Skin cuts
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cordage, ropes, Fibre
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BROMELIA pinguin
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame, Maya, Pinuela
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
bromelia pinguin plant
Aaron Caladium
In German
Bromelia Pinguin -Anlage
Aaron Caladium
In French
plante Bromelia Pinguin
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
planta Bromelia Pinguin
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
φυτό Bromelia Pinguin
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
planta Caraguatá
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Bromelia Pinguin roślin
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Commelina pinguin herba
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Alismatales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Bromelia Pinguin and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Bromelia Pinguin and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromelia Pinguin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromelia Pinguin and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Bromelia Pinguin and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Bromelia Pinguin height is 100.00 cm and width 2.54 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bromelia Pinguin and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Bromelia Pinguin flower color: Not Available
Bromelia Pinguin leaf color: Not Available
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Aaron Caladium
Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromelia Pinguin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bromelia Pinguin 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.