Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Brunfelsia americana, Brunfelsia australis, Brunfelsia chiricaspi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
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 calycina
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Raintree
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Brunfelsia plant
Aaron Caladium
In German
Brunfelsia Pflanze
Aaron Caladium
In French
plante Brunfelsia
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
planta brunfelsia
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
φυτό Brunfelsia
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
plantas Brunfelsia
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Brunfelsia roślin
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Hedysarum herba
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Alismatales
Family
Solanaceae
Araceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Petunia
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia and Aaron Caladium. Brunfelsia doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Brunfelsia and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia season is Not Available and Aaron Caladium season is Not Available. The type of soil for Brunfelsia is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Brunfelsia and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Brunfelsia flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Brunfelsia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Brunfelsia and Aaron Caladium
Care of Brunfelsia and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia 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 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.