Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
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
organic fertlizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Aaron Caladium
In German
Matilija Poppy
Aaron Caladium
In French
Matilija Poppy
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Alismatales
Family
Papaveraceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Aaron Caladium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Aaron Caladium
Care of Matilija Poppy and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall 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 Matilija Poppy 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.