Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Dermititis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
-
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Aechmea
Red Buckeye
In German
Aechmea
Red Buckeye
In French
Aechmea
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Aechmea
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Αιχμέα
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Aechmea
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Aechmea
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Aechmea and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Aechmea and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Aechmea and Red Buckeye. Aechmea doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Aechmea has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Dermititis. 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 Aechmea and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aechmea and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Aechmea and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Aechmea and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Aechmea and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Red Buckeye
Care of Aechmea and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.