Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged 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
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
पानी लिली
Aaron Caladium
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Aaron Caladium
In French
géant nénuphar
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
νούφαρο
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
waterlily
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Alismatales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Aaron Caladium. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Giant Waterlily and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Waterlily and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Aaron Caladium
Care of Giant Waterlily and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged 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 Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.