Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Aaron Caladium
In German
Ranunkel
Aaron Caladium
In French
Ranunculus
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Ranunculus
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Alismatales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Araceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Ranunculus and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Aaron Caladium. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Ranunculus and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Ranunculus and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Ranunculus and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Ranunculus and Aaron Caladium
Care of Ranunculus and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Ranunculus 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.