Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Eastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
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, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as 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
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA claytoniana
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Interrupted Fern
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
बाधित फर्न
Aaron Caladium
In German
unterbrochen Fern
Aaron Caladium
In French
Fern interrompu
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
helecho interrumpido
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
διακοπεί Fern
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Fern interrompido
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
przerwana Fern
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Fern intermissis
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Osmundales
Alismatales
Family
Osmundaceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Interrupted Fern and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Interrupted Fern and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Interrupted Fern and Aaron Caladium. Interrupted Fern doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Interrupted Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Interrupted Fern has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Interrupted Fern and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Interrupted Fern and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Interrupted Fern and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Interrupted Fern and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Interrupted Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Interrupted Fern is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Interrupted Fern is Acidic and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Interrupted Fern and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Interrupted Fern and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Interrupted Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Interrupted Fern and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Interrupted Fern flower color: Not Available
Interrupted Fern leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Interrupted Fern and Aaron Caladium
Care of Interrupted Fern and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Interrupted Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as 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 Interrupted 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.