Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Laburnum
Aaron Caladium
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Aaron Caladium
In French
Laburnum
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Laburnum
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Laburnum
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Złotokap
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Laburnum
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Aaron Caladium. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and 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 Golden Chain Tree and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Aaron Caladium
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree 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.