Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
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 Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
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
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ERIA merrillii
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Eria, Orchid
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Eria
Aaron Caladium
In German
Eria
Aaron Caladium
In French
Eria
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Eria
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
eria
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
eria
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Eria
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Pinalia
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Eria and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Eria and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Eria and Aaron Caladium. Eria doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Eria does not have fragrant flowers. Eria 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 Eria and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eria and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Eria and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Eria and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eria is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eria is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eria and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Eria and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eria and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Eria and Aaron Caladium
Care of Eria and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eria 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 Eria 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.