Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
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?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Aaron Caladium
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Aaron Caladium
In French
Philadelphus
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Philadelphus
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Philadelphus
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Alismatales
Genus
Philadlephus
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mock Orange and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Aaron Caladium. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mock Orange and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Mock Orange and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Mock Orange and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mock Orange and Aaron Caladium
Care of Mock Orange and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange 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.