Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
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, Put diluted fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Root bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Licorice Plant
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
मुलैठी
Aaron Caladium
In German
Lakritze
Aaron Caladium
In French
réglisse
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
regaliz
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
γλυκόρριζα
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
alcaçuz
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
lukrecja
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
liquorice
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Alismatales
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Genus
Glycyrrhiza
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Galegeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Liquorice and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Liquorice and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Liquorice and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liquorice season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liquorice is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Liquorice and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Liquorice and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Liquorice and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Liquorice and Aaron Caladium
Care of Liquorice and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots 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 Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.