Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Aaron Caladium
In German
Lemon Verbena
Aaron Caladium
In French
Aloysia
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Family
Verbenaceae
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 Lemon Verbena and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Aaron Caladium. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Lemon Verbena and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Aaron Caladium
Care of Lemon Verbena and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena 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.