Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Muddy habitat, Open Forest
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Water regularly for 2 months
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
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
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACOELORRHAPHE wrightii
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Everglades Palm, Paurotis Palm, Silver Saw Palm, Wright Palm
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Paurotis Palm
Aaron Caladium
In German
Paurotis Palm
Aaron Caladium
In French
Palmier des Everglades, Paurotis de Wright
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Papta, Pimenta, Palma (Belize), Tiqui (Honduras)
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Paurotis Palm
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Palmeira-paorotis
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Paurotis Palm
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Paurotis Palm
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Arecales
Alismatales
Genus
Acoelorrhaphe
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Corypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Paurotis Palm and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Paurotis Palm and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Paurotis Palm and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paurotis Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paurotis Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paurotis Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Paurotis Palm and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Paurotis Palm and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Paurotis Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Paurotis Palm and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Paurotis Palm flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Paurotis Palm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Paurotis Palm and Aaron Caladium
Care of Paurotis Palm and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paurotis Palm 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 Paurotis Palm 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.