Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp Places, open Woodlands, Rocky areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Used to establish native woodland, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chills, Lung Problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Making Perfumes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DENNSTAEDTIA punctilobula
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Hayscented Fern
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Hayscented Fern
Aaron Caladium
In German
Hayscented Fern
Aaron Caladium
In French
Hayscented Fern
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Hayscented helecho
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Hayscented Fern
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Hayscented Fern
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Hayscented Fern
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Fern Hayscented
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Alismatales
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Araceae
Genus
Dennstaedtia
Caladium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hayscented Fern and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Hayscented Fern and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Hayscented Fern and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hayscented Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hayscented Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hayscented Fern is Acidic and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hayscented Fern and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Hayscented Fern and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Hayscented Fern height is 38.10 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hayscented Fern and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Hayscented Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Hayscented Fern leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Hayscented Fern and Aaron Caladium
Care of Hayscented Fern and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hayscented Fern pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Hayscented Fern 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.