What is
Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
7-1
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
30.50 cm
99+
980.00 cm
99+
Minimum Width
30.50 cm
99+
60.00 cm
99+
Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Thorns
No
No
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Facts
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
No
No
Edible Fruit
No
No
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
No
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
No
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
No
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
No
Yes
Showy Bark
No
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
No
Invasive
No
Yes
Self-Sowing
No
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Cat Nip, Catnip
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
कटनीप
In German
Aaron Caladium
Katzenminze
In French
Aaron Caladium
cataire
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Catnip
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
catnip
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Kocimiętka
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
catnip
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Lamiales
Family
Araceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Caladium
Nepeta
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
250
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