Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
No Available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make juice
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Malus Barbara Ann
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Barbara Ann Crabapple, Crabapple, Flowering Crabapple
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Crabapple
Aaron Caladium
In German
Crabapple
Aaron Caladium
In French
Crabapple
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
manzano silvestre
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Crabapple
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Crabapple
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
jabłoń
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Crabapple
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Crabapple and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Crabapple and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Crabapple and Aaron Caladium. Crabapple doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Crabapple does not have fragrant flowers. Crabapple has allergic reactions like Rash and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Rash. 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 Crabapple and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crabapple and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Crabapple and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Crabapple and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crabapple season is Spring and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Crabapple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crabapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crabapple and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Crabapple and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Crabapple height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Crabapple and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Crabapple flower color: Not Available
Crabapple leaf color: Not Available
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Crabapple and Aaron Caladium
Care of Crabapple and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crabapple 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 Crabapple 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.