Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
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?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth
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
Water soluble fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
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
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
Aaron Caladium
In German
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
Aaron Caladium
In French
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Nova Guiné Impatiens
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Impatiens New Guinea
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Alismatales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of New Guinea Impatiens and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about New Guinea Impatiens and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. New Guinea Impatiens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for New Guinea Impatiens is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for New Guinea Impatiens is Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
New Guinea Impatiens and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
New Guinea Impatiens and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. New Guinea Impatiens height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of New Guinea Impatiens and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
New Guinea Impatiens flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon and Lavender
New Guinea Impatiens leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Aaron Caladium
Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. New Guinea Impatiens pruning is done Prune prior to new growth 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 New Guinea Impatiens needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.