Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
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
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
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
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Chrysanths
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
Aaron Caladium
In German
Chrysanthemen
Aaron Caladium
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Chryzantemy
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Alismatales
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Caladium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Aaron Caladium season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chrysanthemum and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Aaron Caladium
Care of Chrysanthemum and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots 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 Chrysanthemum 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.