Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Konocti manzanita, Whiteleaf manzanita, Contra Costa manzanita
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, Lower slopes, Non-flooded lowland forests
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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?
Divison, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armored scales, Flatheaded borers, Foliage miners, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Gall aphids, Mealybugs, Psyllids, Scale, Soft scales, Whiteflies
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
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, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS manzanita
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Common manzanita, Whiteleaf manzanita
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Manzanita
Aaron Caladium
In German
Manzanita
Aaron Caladium
In French
Manzanita
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Manzanita
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Manzanita
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Manzanita
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Manzanita
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Manzanita
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Alismatales
Genus
Arctostaphylos
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Manzanita and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Manzanita and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Manzanita and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Manzanita season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Manzanita is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Manzanita is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Manzanita and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Manzanita and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Manzanita height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Manzanita and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Manzanita flower color: Pink
Manzanita leaf color: Blue Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Manzanita and Aaron Caladium
Care of Manzanita and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Manzanita pruning is done 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 Manzanita 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.