Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-4
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, 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
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LARIX laricina
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Tamarack
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
टैमेरैक
Aaron Caladium
In German
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Aaron Caladium
In French
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Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
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Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Tamarack
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Tamarack
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Tamarack
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Tamarack
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Alismatales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tamarack and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarack and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Tamarack and Aaron Caladium. Tamarack doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarack does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarack has allergic reactions like Not Available and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Tamarack and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarack and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Tamarack and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarack and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarack season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarack and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Tamarack and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tamarack and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Tamarack and Aaron Caladium
Care of Tamarack and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Tamarack 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.