Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Not Available
Habitat
Islands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, 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, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, 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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Enkianthus
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Aaron Caladium
In German
Enkianthus
Aaron Caladium
In French
Enkianthus
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Enkianthus
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Enkianthus
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Enkianthus
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Alismatales
Genus
Enkianthus
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Enkianthus and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Enkianthus and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Enkianthus and Aaron Caladium
Care of Enkianthus and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Enkianthus 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.