Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
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
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
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Lovage
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
Aaron Caladium
In German
Liebstöckel
Aaron Caladium
In French
livèche
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
lovage
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
λεβιστικό
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
lovage
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
lubczyk
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
ligusticum
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Alismatales
Genus
Levisticum
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Levisticum Officinale and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Aaron Caladium
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale 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 Levisticum Officinale 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.