Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
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
bees
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Dendrochilum Orchid
Aaron Caladium
In German
Dendrochilum Orchid
Aaron Caladium
In French
Dendrochilum Orchid
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Dendrochilum Orchid
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Dendrochilum Orchid
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Dendrochilum Orchid
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Dendrochilum
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrochilum Orchid and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dendrochilum Orchid and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Dendrochilum Orchid and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dendrochilum Orchid and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Aaron Caladium
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrochilum Orchid 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 Dendrochilum Orchid 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.