Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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 in spring, Remove damaged leaves, 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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, 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
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
कटनीप
Aaron Caladium
In German
Katzenminze
Aaron Caladium
In French
cataire
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Catnip
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
catnip
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Kocimiętka
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
catnip
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Catnip and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Catnip and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Catnip and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Catnip and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Catnip and Aaron Caladium
Care of Catnip and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves 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 Catnip 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.