Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Gold
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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 regularly, 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CESTRUM aurantiacum
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
orange jessamine
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Cestrum aurantiacum
Aaron Caladium
In German
Hammersträucher
Aaron Caladium
In French
Cestrum aurantiacum
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Cestrum
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Cestrum aurantiacum
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Cestrum aurantiacum
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Cestrum aurantiacum
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Cestrum aurantiacum
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Alismatales
Family
Solanaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Cestrum aurantiacum and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cestrum aurantiacum season is Spring and Summer and Aaron Caladium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cestrum aurantiacum and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Cestrum aurantiacum and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Cestrum aurantiacum height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cestrum aurantiacum and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Cestrum aurantiacum flower color: Gold
Cestrum aurantiacum leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Aaron Caladium
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cestrum aurantiacum pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Cestrum aurantiacum 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.