Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, 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
Pests and diseases free
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AECHMEA 'Foster's Freckles'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Aechmea , Foster's Freckles Aechmea, Foster's Freckles Bromeliad
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Freckles Bromeliad
Aaron Caladium
In German
Freckles Bromeliad
Aaron Caladium
In French
Freckles Bromeliad
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Freckles Bromeliad
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Freckles Bromeliad
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Freckles Bromeliad
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Freckles Bromeliad
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Freckles Bromeliad
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Alismatales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Freckles Bromeliad and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Freckles Bromeliad and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Freckles Bromeliad and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freckles Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Freckles Bromeliad is Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Freckles Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Freckles Bromeliad and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Freckles Bromeliad and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Freckles Bromeliad 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 Freckles Bromeliad and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Freckles Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Freckles Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Freckles Bromeliad and Aaron Caladium
Care of Freckles Bromeliad and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freckles Bromeliad 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 Freckles Bromeliad 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.