Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Broadleaf evergreen
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
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
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
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
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
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
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
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DRACAENA marginata
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Dracaena marginata
Aaron Caladium
In German
Dracaena marginata
Aaron Caladium
In French
Dracaena marginata
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Dracaena marginata
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Dracaena marginata
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
marginata do Dracaena
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Dracena marginata
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Dracaena marginata
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dracaena Marginata and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Dracaena Marginata and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Dracaena Marginata and Aaron Caladium. Dracaena Marginata doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Dracaena Marginata does not have fragrant flowers. Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dracaena Marginata and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Dracaena Marginata and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena Marginata and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena Marginata and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Dracaena Marginata and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dracaena Marginata and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Aaron Caladium
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata 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.