Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Salmon
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
hylocereus
Aaron Caladium
In German
hylocereus
Aaron Caladium
In French
hylocereus
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
hylocereus
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
hylocereus
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
hylocereus
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Hylocereus
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Hylocereus
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Genus
Hylocereus
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hylocereus and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Hylocereus and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Aaron Caladium season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hylocereus and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Hylocereus and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hylocereus and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Hylocereus and Aaron Caladium
Care of Hylocereus and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.