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Aaron Caladium
This variety is a beautifully refined element to add to a shady site; luminous white leaves with feathered dark green margins; a great border accent that will tolerate some sun; an excellent color display for containers.
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Species: Caladium
Other Species Names: Angel Wings, Elephant Ears
Plant Height: 24 in.
Spread: 24 in.
Evergreen: No
Plant Form: mounded
Summer Foliage Color: Dark Green
Minimum Sunlight: Shade
Maximum Sunlight: Partial Shade
Aaron Caladium's attractive heart-shaped leaves remain white in color with distinctive green edges and tinges of creamy white throughout the season. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant.
Aaron Caladium is a dense herbaceous annual with a mounded form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage.This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.Aaron Caladium is recommended for the following landscape applications;AccentMass PlantingGeneral Garden UseContainer PlantingHanging Baskets
Aaron Caladium will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 15 inches apart. Although it's not a Yes annual, this plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat.This plant does best in Partial Shade to Shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by multiplication of the underground bulbs; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
How to Care for Aaron Caladium
Aaron Caladiums grow best in bright, indirect light or partial shade. Too much direct sunlight can scorch their delicate leaves, while too little light can dull their white-and-green color. Indoors, place them near an east- or north-facing window. Outdoors, choose a shaded or dappled-light location for best results.
Aaron Caladium prefers moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. A mix of peat, compost, and perlite helps retain moisture without becoming soggy. The soil should stay evenly damp but never waterlogged to prevent bulb rot.
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season (spring and summer). Water when the top inch of soil begins to dry out. In hot weather, you may need to water several times a week. Reduce watering in fall and winter when the plant becomes dormant.
Feed with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer (10-10-10 or 20-20-20) every 2–4 weeks during the active growing season. Dilute the fertilizer to half strength to avoid burning the roots. Stop feeding once the leaves begin to fade in late summer or early fall.
Prune by removing yellowing or damaged leaves at the base to encourage new growth. Once the foliage naturally dies back in the fall, trim it down to the soil level. This signals the plant’s dormancy and helps prepare it for regrowth the following spring.
Common pests include aphids, spider mites, and mealybugs, especially on the undersides of leaves. Overwatering can cause root rot or fungal leaf spots. Maintain airflow, avoid wet leaves, and keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.
No—Aaron Caladiums are not frost-tolerant. They prefer warm temperatures between 70°F and 85°F and should be protected from cold drafts. In cooler climates, treat them as annuals or lift and store the bulbs indoors before frost arrives.