Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 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
Fertilize when new
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Food Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Spinach
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
पालक
Aaron Caladium
In German
Spinat
Aaron Caladium
In French
Épinards
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Espinacas
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Szpinak
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Spinach
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anserineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spinach and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Spinach and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is Not Available and Aaron Caladium season is Not Available. The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spinach and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Spinach and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Spinach and Aaron Caladium
Care of Spinach and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach 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.
