Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
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
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Not Available
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAMIUM amplexicaule
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
henbit deadnettle
Aaron Caladium
In German
henbit deadnettle
Aaron Caladium
In French
henbit deadnettle
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
deadnettle henbit
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
henbit deadnettle
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Henbit jasnota
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
henbit deadnettle
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Henbit Deadnettle and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Henbit Deadnettle and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Henbit Deadnettle and Aaron Caladium. Henbit Deadnettle doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Henbit Deadnettle does not have fragrant flowers. Henbit Deadnettle has allergic reactions like Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants and Flavonoids and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants and Flavonoids. 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 Henbit Deadnettle and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Henbit Deadnettle and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Henbit Deadnettle and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Henbit Deadnettle and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Henbit Deadnettle and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Henbit Deadnettle and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Aaron Caladium
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle 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.