Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red
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, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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 growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Carissia
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Carissa
Aaron Caladium
In German
carissa
Aaron Caladium
In French
carissa
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
carissa
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
carissa
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
carissa
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
carissa
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
carissa
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Alismatales
Family
Apocynaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Carisseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carissa and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Carissa and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Carissa and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Carissa and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Carissa and Aaron Caladium
Care of Carissa and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Carissa 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.