Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
buttercup
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
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, reseeds
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial 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
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Astringent, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cleanser
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ranunculus ficaria
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Figwort, Lesser Celandine
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Lesser Celandine
Aaron Caladium
In German
Scharbockskraut
Aaron Caladium
In French
Ficaire
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
celidonia menor
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Lesser Celandine
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Lesser Celandine
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Ziarnopłon wiosenny
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Pavasara mazpurenīte
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Alismatales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lesser Celandine and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Lesser Celandine and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Lesser Celandine and Aaron Caladium. Lesser Celandine doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Lesser Celandine does not have fragrant flowers. Lesser Celandine has allergic reactions like Not Available and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lesser Celandine and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lesser Celandine and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Lesser Celandine and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Lesser Celandine and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lesser Celandine season is Spring and Aaron Caladium season is Spring. The type of soil for Lesser Celandine is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lesser Celandine is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lesser Celandine and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Lesser Celandine and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Lesser Celandine height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lesser Celandine and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Lesser Celandine flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Lesser Celandine leaf color: Not Available
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lesser Celandine and Aaron Caladium
Care of Lesser Celandine and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine 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.