Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, 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, can go long without fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
deer resistant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAREX buchananii
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Leatherleaf Sedge
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Sedge
Aaron Caladium
In German
Leatherleaf Sedge
Aaron Caladium
In French
Leatherleaf Sedge
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Leatherleaf Sedge
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Leatherleaf Sedge
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Leatherleaf Sedge
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Leatherleaf Sedge and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Leatherleaf Sedge and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Aaron Caladium
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Leatherleaf Sedge 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.