Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Aaron Caladium
In German
Hortensie
Aaron Caladium
In French
Hortensia
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Hortensia
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
υδραγεία
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Hortensja
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Hibiscus
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Ophiuroides
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Sorghum
Aroideae
Properties of Centipede Grass and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Aaron Caladium. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Centipede Grass and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Centipede Grass and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Centipede Grass and Aaron Caladium
Care of Centipede Grass and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth 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 Centipede Grass 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.