Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple, Brown
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Cushion
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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
Ants, Slugs, Snails
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ASARUM europaeum
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
European Wild Ginger
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
Aaron Caladium
In German
Europäische Wild Ginger
Aaron Caladium
In French
Wild Ginger européenne
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Wild Ginger Europea
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Wild Ginger Europeia
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Kopytnik pospolity
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Piperales
Alismatales
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of European Wild Ginger and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of European Wild Ginger and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About European Wild Ginger and Aaron Caladium. European Wild Ginger doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also European Wild Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. European Wild Ginger has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 European Wild Ginger and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Wild Ginger and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of European Wild Ginger and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about European Wild Ginger and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Wild Ginger is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Wild Ginger and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
European Wild Ginger and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of European Wild Ginger and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of European Wild Ginger and Aaron Caladium
Care of European Wild Ginger and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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 European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.