Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
marginata, sanderiana
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Partial shade, Full 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
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARISAEMA dracontium
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Green Dragon
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Arisaema dracontium
Aaron Caladium
In German
Arisaema dracontium
Aaron Caladium
In French
Arisaema dracontium
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Arisaema dracontium
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Arisaema dracontium
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Arisaema dracontium
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Arisaema dracontium
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Arisaema dracontium
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Arisaemateae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Green Dragon and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Green Dragon and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Green Dragon and Aaron Caladium. Green Dragon doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Green Dragon does not have fragrant flowers. Green Dragon has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching. 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 Green Dragon and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Green Dragon and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Green Dragon and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Green Dragon and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Dragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Dragon is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Dragon and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Green Dragon and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Green Dragon and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Green Dragon flower color: Green
Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Green Dragon and Aaron Caladium
Care of Green Dragon and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Dragon 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 Green Dragon 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.