Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
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
Compact, rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
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
Elliptic and Ovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Green gem boxwood
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Green gem boxwood
Aaron Caladium
In German
Grünes Juwel boxwood
Aaron Caladium
In French
Vert joyau buis
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Boj gema verde
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Buxo gema verde
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Zielona perełka bukszpan
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Buxales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Green Gem Boxwood and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Green Gem Boxwood and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Gem Boxwood and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Green Gem Boxwood and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Green Gem Boxwood and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Aaron Caladium
Care of Green Gem Boxwood and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Gem Boxwood pruning is done Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Gem Boxwood 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.