Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Open areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Diamond-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
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
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
POPULUS Nigra Italica
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Lombardy Poplar
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
ऐस्प
Aaron Caladium
In German
Lombardei Pappel
Aaron Caladium
In French
peuplier de Lombardie
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Lombardía álamo
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Lombardia Poplar
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Lombardia Topola
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Lombardiae Poplar
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Alismatales
Family
Salicaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lombardy Poplar and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Lombardy Poplar and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Lombardy Poplar and Aaron Caladium. Lombardy Poplar doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Lombardy Poplar does not have fragrant flowers. Lombardy Poplar has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose and Watery eyes. 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 Lombardy Poplar and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lombardy Poplar and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Lombardy Poplar and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Lombardy Poplar and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lombardy Poplar and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Lombardy Poplar and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lombardy Poplar and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Lombardy Poplar flower color: Not Available
Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Aaron Caladium
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Lombardy Poplar needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.