Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged 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
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
कोको बेर
Aaron Caladium
In German
coco Plum
Aaron Caladium
In French
Coco Plum
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Coco Plum
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
coco plum
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
coco plum
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Alismatales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Araceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Coco Plum and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coco Plum and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Coco Plum and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Coco Plum and Aaron Caladium
Care of Coco Plum and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged 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 Coco Plum 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.