Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged 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
Root rot, Snails
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Aaron Caladium
In German
Cordia subcordata
Aaron Caladium
In French
Cordia subcordata
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Family
Boraginaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kou and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Kou and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Kou and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kou and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Kou and Aaron Caladium
Care of Kou and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged 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 Kou 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.