Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Orange
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, 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
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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DYCKIA remotiflora
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Dyckia
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Not Available
Aaron Caladium
In German
Dyckia
Aaron Caladium
In French
Dyckia
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Dyckia
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
dyckia
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Dyckia
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
dyckia
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
dyckia
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Alismatales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dyckia and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Dyckia and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Dyckia and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dyckia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dyckia is Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dyckia is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dyckia and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Dyckia and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Dyckia height is 27.90 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dyckia and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Dyckia flower color: Orange
Dyckia leaf color: Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dyckia and Aaron Caladium
Care of Dyckia and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dyckia 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 Dyckia 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.