Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Aaron Caladium
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Aaron Caladium
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Hedysarum
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Alismatales
Family
Solanaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Aaron Caladium. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Aaron Caladium
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done 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 Brunfelsia americana 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.