Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Desert Willow
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Aaron Caladium
In German
Wüsten Weide
Aaron Caladium
In French
desert Willow
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
desert Willow
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
desert Willow
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Desert Willow and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Desert Willow and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Desert Willow and Aaron Caladium
Care of Desert Willow and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow 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.