Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
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, Do Not over 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Cocklebur
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
cocklebur
Aaron Caladium
In German
Klette
Aaron Caladium
In French
cocklebur
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
cadillo
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
ήρα
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
kokklevor
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
kokklevor
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Alismatales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Cocklebur and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocklebur and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Cocklebur and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cocklebur and Aaron Caladium
Care of Cocklebur and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur 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.