Aaron Caladium

Aaron Caladium Care

Aaron caladium

What is the plant

Aaron Caladium is an exotic annual. It is both beautiful and easy to maintain, so it will be a lovely addition to any plant enthusiast's collection.

Caladium "Aaron" is a herbaceous plant with heart-shaped whitish leaves and deep green feathers along the edges. The plant's unusual arrow-shaped leaves gave it such names as the Angel Wings or Elephant Ears. A part of the Araceae family, Aaron caladium is native to the tropics of Brazil, where it grows along the shores of the Amazon, reaching a colossal size.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

8 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Aaron Caladium should be irrigated sparingly during growth. It would be best if you gradually increased the frequency. With the end of leaf formation, watering should be reduced. During the dormant period, the plant only needs to get a sip once every two weeks before the soil completely dries. Typically, this green pet only gets thirsty about once a week. Remember to check if the soil is still moist!
Pruning
This leafy beauty does not require much pruning, except when necessary. For example, sometimes, you may want to use a nice pair of clean and sharp scissors to get rid of all the dead parts.
Fertilizer
Feed the plant during active growth once every two weeks with a liquid foliage fertilizer.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Caladium will grow well in bright, diffused light in partial shade. It's recommended to choose east or west-facing windows.
Soil
Your best bet would be humus-rich and well-drained soil. Caladium enjoys a nutrient-rich potting mixture with a pH of 6-6.5. It should include leafy soil, peat, sand, and sphagnum.
Propagation
We recommend using the dividing method for Caladium's propagation. Make sure to carry out this procedure in spring! Even though it is a less popular choice, you can also propagate this species by seeds.

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Temperature
Caladium Aaron is a heat-loving plant. Therefore, the appropriate air temperature in the initial period of growth is 77°F (25°C). The optimal range during the active phase of life would be about 68-72°F (20-22°C). During dormancy, the temperature should stay between 59 and 61°F (15-16°C).
Container
This green beauty doesn’t like large containers. However, keep an eye on how fast your Caladium is becoming bigger in size! It might be a good idea to transplant it into a larger pot during the growing period.
Fun fact
Caladium plants are tubers, which means they have no stems.