Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
No serious insect or disease problems
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Whole plant
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Aaron Caladium
In German
Nadel- Gras
Aaron Caladium
In French
aiguille Herbe
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
igła do trawy
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
acus Grass
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Stipeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Needle Grass and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Needle Grass and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Needle Grass and Aaron Caladium
Care of Needle Grass and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass 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.