Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Aaron Caladium
In German
Wiese Phlox
Aaron Caladium
In French
Meadow Phlox
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
prado Phlox
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
łąka Phlox
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Phlox meadow
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Alismatales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Araceae
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 Meadow Phlox and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Aaron Caladium season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Phlox and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Meadow Phlox and Aaron Caladium
Care of Meadow Phlox and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done 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 Meadow Phlox 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.