Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, 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
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Glossy Abelia
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Glossy Abelia
Aaron Caladium
In German
Glossy Abelia
Aaron Caladium
In French
Abelia Glossy
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Abelia brillante
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
γυαλιστερό Abelia
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Abelia brilhante
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Błyszczący Abelia
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Abutilon glossy
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Alismatales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Glossy Abelia and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Glossy Abelia and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Glossy Abelia and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Glossy Abelia and Aaron Caladium
Care of Glossy Abelia and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Glossy Abelia 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.