Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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, Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
red alder
Aaron Caladium
In German
rot-Erle
Aaron Caladium
In French
aulne rouge
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
red alnus
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Alismatales
Family
Betulaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Red Alder and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Red Alder and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Red Alder and Aaron Caladium
Care of Red Alder and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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.