Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Holywood
Aaron Caladium
In German
Holywood
Aaron Caladium
In French
Holywood
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Holywood
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Holywood
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Holywood
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Holywood
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Holywood
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Alismatales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Holywood and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Holywood and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Holywood and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Holywood and Aaron Caladium
Care of Holywood and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood 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 Holywood 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.