Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chartreuse
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM Floralee
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Mother Fern
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Mother Fern
Aaron Caladium
In German
Mother Fern
Aaron Caladium
In French
Mother Fern
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
madre helecho
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Mother Fern
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Mother Fern
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Mother Fern
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Mother Fern
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Alismatales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Araceae
Clade
Eupolypods II
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mother Fern and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Mother Fern and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Mother Fern and Aaron Caladium. Mother Fern doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Mother Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Mother Fern has allergic reactions like Not Available and Skin irritation and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Not Available and Skin irritation. 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 Mother Fern and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mother Fern and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Mother Fern and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Mother Fern and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mother Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mother Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mother Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mother Fern and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Mother Fern and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Mother Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mother Fern and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Mother Fern flower color: Not Available
Mother Fern leaf color: Chartreuse
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mother Fern and Aaron Caladium
Care of Mother Fern and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mother Fern 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 Mother 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.