Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Common myrtle
Aaron Caladium
In German
Myrte
Aaron Caladium
In French
Myrtus communis
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
murta comum
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
myrto Common
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Common Myrtle and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and Aaron Caladium. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Common Myrtle and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Aaron Caladium season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Aaron Caladium
Care of Common Myrtle and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.