Life Span
Annual or Biennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Europe, Asia
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Unknown
  
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-7
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Rosette/Stemless
  
Mat-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
  
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Leafminer
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
  
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
  
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
  
Common Name
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
  
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
  
In Hindi
फ्रेंच मूली
  
Aaron Caladium
  
In German
Französisch Rettich
  
Aaron Caladium
  
In French
radis français
  
Aaron Caladium
  
In Spanish
rábano francés
  
Aaron Caladium
  
In Greek
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
  
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
  
In Portuguese
rabanete Francês
  
Aaron Caladium
  
In Polish
French Radish
  
Aaron Caladium
  
In Latin
French radicula
  
Aaron Caladium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Alismatales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Raphanus
  
Caladium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Aroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of French Radish and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of French Radish and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about French Radish and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Radish season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Radish is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Radish is Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
French Radish and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
French Radish and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of French Radish and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
French Radish flower color: White
French Radish leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of French Radish and Aaron Caladium
Care of French Radish and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Radish pruning is done No pruning 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 French Radish 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.