Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
India
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Dark Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Kokum
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Kokum
Aaron Caladium
In German
Kokum
Aaron Caladium
In French
Kokum
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Kokum
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Kokum
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Kokum
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Kokum
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Kokum
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Garcinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kokum and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Kokum and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kokum and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Kokum and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Kokum and Aaron Caladium
Care of Kokum and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum 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 Kokum 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.