Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available, Pale Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, 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
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Aaron Caladium
In German
Osterkaktus
Aaron Caladium
In French
cactus de Pâques
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Easter cactus and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Easter cactus and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Easter cactus and Aaron Caladium
Care of Easter cactus and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.