Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
green hosta
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
green hosta
Aaron Caladium
In German
Funkie
Aaron Caladium
In French
plantain lily
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
lírio banana
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
babki lilia
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
plantago lilium
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Green Hosta and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Hosta and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Green Hosta and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Green Hosta leaf color: Not Available
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Green Hosta and Aaron Caladium
Care of Green Hosta and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta 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 Hosta 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.