Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
General garden fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Flamingo Flower
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
राजहंस फूल
Aaron Caladium
In German
Flamingoblume
Aaron Caladium
In French
flamant rose fleur
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
flamenco flor
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Flamingo λουλούδι
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
flamingo flor
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
flamingo kwiat
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
flos Flamingo
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flamingo Flower and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Flamingo Flower and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Flamingo Flower and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamingo Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Flamingo Flower and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Flamingo Flower and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Flamingo Flower and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Flamingo Flower and Aaron Caladium
Care of Flamingo Flower and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Flamingo Flower 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.