Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Annual
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
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
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
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
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration 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
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
African Marigold
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
Red Buckeye
In German
Studentenblume
Red Buckeye
In French
Marigold africaine
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
caléndula africana
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
marigold africano
Red Buckeye
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
Red Buckeye
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Red Buckeye
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of African Marigold and Red Buckeye
Season and care of African Marigold and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
African Marigold and Red Buckeye Physical Information
African Marigold and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Red Buckeye are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of African Marigold and Red Buckeye
Care of African Marigold and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer African Marigold 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.