Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
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?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS 'Rutban'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Dogwood
Aaron Caladium
In German
Hartriegel
Aaron Caladium
In French
Cornouiller
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Madera del perro
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
κρανιά
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
cornizo
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Dereń
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
dogwood
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dogwood and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Dogwood and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Dogwood and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dogwood is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dogwood and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Dogwood and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dogwood and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Dogwood flower color: White
Dogwood leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dogwood and Aaron Caladium
Care of Dogwood and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Dogwood 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.