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About Chinese Dogwood and Aaron Caladium

Chinese Dogwood
Aaron Caladium
About Aaron Caladium and Chinese Dogwood


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   
Type
Tree   
Tender Perennial   
Origin
China, Japan, Korea   
Southern Europe, Mediterranean   
Types
Japanese dogwood, Chinese dogwood   
Not Available   
Number of Varieties
2   
99+
Not Available   
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy   
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions   
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
7-9   
AHS Heat Zone
8-5   
9-7   
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17   
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Habit
Spreading   
Mat-forming   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
610.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
610.00 cm   
34
30.50 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green   
White, Green   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Red   
Green   
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green   
Gray Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Gray Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy   
Gray Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Obtuse   
Linear   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   
Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   
Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering   
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Type
Loam   
Loam, Sand   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Pruning
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
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8   
No fertilizers needed   
Pests and Diseases
Crown Canker, Leaf spot, Scorch   
fungus, Insects, Red blotch   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
None   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   
Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   
Showy Bark
Yes   
No   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
No   
Attracts
Birds   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   
Allergy
Mild Allergen   
Skin irritation   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
No   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Eczema   
No Medicinal Use   
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves   
Whole plant   
Other Uses
Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used for mallets   
Showy Purposes   
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees   
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa   
CALADIUM 'Aaron'   
Common Name
Chinese Dogwood, Korean Dogwood   
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium   
In Hindi
Chinese Dogwood   
Aaron Caladium   
In German
Chinese Dogwood   
Aaron Caladium   
In French
Dogwood chinoise   
Aaron Caladium   
In Spanish
Dogwood chino   
Aaron Caladium   
In Greek
κινεζική Dogwood   
Aaron τροπικό φυτό   
In Portuguese
Dogwood chinês   
Aaron Caladium   
In Polish
Chiński Dereń   
Aaron Caladium   
In Latin
Dogwood Chinese   
Aaron Caladium   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   
Order
Cornales   
Alismatales   
Family
Cornaceae   
Araceae   
Genus
Cornus   
Caladium   
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Cornoideae   
Aroideae   
Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   
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Properties of Chinese Dogwood and Aaron Caladium

Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Dogwood and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Chinese Dogwood and Aaron Caladium. Chinese Dogwood doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Dogwood does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Dogwood has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Chinese Dogwood and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chinese Dogwood and Aaron Caladium

Season and care of Chinese Dogwood and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Dogwood and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.

Chinese Dogwood and Aaron Caladium Physical Information

Chinese Dogwood and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chinese Dogwood and Aaron Caladium are as follows:

Care of Chinese Dogwood and Aaron Caladium

Care of Chinese Dogwood and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Dogwood pruning is done 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 Chinese Dogwood 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.

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