Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light 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
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong to lance-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Mexican Heather
Aaron Caladium
In German
Mexican Heather
Aaron Caladium
In French
Mexicaine Heather
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Heather mexicana
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Μεξικού Heather
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Mexican Heather
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Mexican Heather
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Mexicanus Heather
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Alismatales
Family
Lythraceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lythroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Heather and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Mexican Heather and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Heather and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Heather and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Mexican Heather and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican Heather and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mexican Heather and Aaron Caladium
Care of Mexican Heather and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Mexican Heather 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.