Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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, Apply N-P-K
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
Aaron Caladium
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Aaron Caladium
In French
Persimmon japonais
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Persimmon and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Aaron Caladium
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon 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.