Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
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
Not Available
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
Aaron Caladium
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Aaron Caladium
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Alismatales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Ardisia and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Ardisia and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Japanese Ardisia and Aaron Caladium. Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Japanese Ardisia and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Ardisia and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Aaron Caladium
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting 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 Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.