Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, open forests, wastelands, Wet lands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Rose, Tan
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Conduplicate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
eyespot, Leaf spot, Rust
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
songbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used like flour
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM alopecuroides
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Chinese Fountaingrass, Fountaingrass
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Fountaingrass
Aaron Caladium
In German
Fountaingrass
Aaron Caladium
In French
Fountaingrass
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Fountaingrass
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Fountaingrass
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Fountaingrass
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Fountaingrass
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Fountaingrass
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Alismatales
Genus
Pennisetum
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Fountaingrass and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Fountaingrass and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Fountaingrass and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fountaingrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fountaingrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fountaingrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fountaingrass and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Fountaingrass and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Fountaingrass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fountaingrass and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Fountaingrass flower color: Ivory, Rose and Tan
Fountaingrass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Fountaingrass and Aaron Caladium
Care of Fountaingrass and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fountaingrass 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 Fountaingrass 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.