Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Marginal wood fern
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
marginal wood fern
Aaron Caladium
In German
marginal Holz fern
Aaron Caladium
In French
marginal dryoptéride
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
helecho de madera marginal
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira marginal
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
marginalne drewna paproci
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Fern marginalibus
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Alismatales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Araceae
Genus
Dryopteris
Caladium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Marginal Wood Fern and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Marginal Wood Fern and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marginal Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marginal Wood Fern and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Marginal Wood Fern and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Marginal Wood Fern and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Aaron Caladium
Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Marginal Wood Fern 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.