Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Brown
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early 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
Does not require lot of watering, 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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Oatgrass
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
जई घास
Aaron Caladium
In German
Ährengras
Aaron Caladium
In French
Folle avoine
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
oat Grass
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
aveia-
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Owies trawa
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
oat Grass
Aaron Caladium
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Oatgrass and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Aaron Caladium season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Oatgrass and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Oatgrass and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Oatgrass and Aaron Caladium
Care of Oatgrass and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass 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.