Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Littoral rainforest, Near Estuaries
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Orange Red, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Frost, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Borers
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUPANIOPSIS anacardioides
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Tuckeroo, Green leaved tamarind
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Carrotwood ट्री
Aaron Caladium
In German
Carrotwood Baum
Aaron Caladium
In French
Carrotwood Arbre
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Árbol carrotwood
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Carrotwood Δέντρο
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Árvore Carrotwood
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Carrotwood Drzewo
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Carrotwood ligno
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Alismatales
Family
Sapindaceae
Araceae
Genus
Cupaniopsis
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Carrotwood Tree and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Carrotwood Tree and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Carrotwood Tree and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carrotwood Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carrotwood Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carrotwood Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Carrotwood Tree and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Carrotwood Tree and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Carrotwood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Carrotwood Tree and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Carrotwood Tree flower color: White
Carrotwood Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Carrotwood Tree and Aaron Caladium
Care of Carrotwood Tree and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carrotwood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Carrotwood Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.