Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Esperanza
Aaron Caladium
In German
Esperanza
Aaron Caladium
In French
Esperanza
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Esperanza
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Esperanza
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Esperanza
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Esperanza
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Esperanza and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Esperanza and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Esperanza and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Esperanza and Aaron Caladium
Care of Esperanza and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Esperanza 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.