Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Pacific silver fir (Abies amabilis), noble fir (Abies procera)
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Well drained
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
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Sinuses
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Fever, Treatment of ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABIES grandis
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Abies grandis
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Abies grandis
Aaron Caladium
In German
Küsten-Tanne
Aaron Caladium
In French
Abies grandis
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Abies grandis
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Abies grandis
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Abies grandis
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Jodła olbrzymia
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Abies grandis
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Alismatales
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 Grand Fir and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Grand Fir and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Grand Fir and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grand Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grand Fir is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grand Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Grand Fir and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Grand Fir and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Grand Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Grand Fir and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Grand Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Grand Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Grand Fir and Aaron Caladium
Care of Grand Fir and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grand Fir 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 Grand Fir 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.