Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Perennial
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires extensive 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, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
-
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
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
African violet
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
Red Buckeye
In German
African Violet
Red Buckeye
In French
African Violet
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Violeta africana
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
African Violet
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Violet africano
Red Buckeye
In Polish
African Violet
Red Buckeye
In Latin
African Violet
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of African Violet and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of African Violet and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About African Violet and Red Buckeye. African Violet doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also African Violet does not have fragrant flowers. African Violet has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like . 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 African Violet and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Violet and Red Buckeye
Season and care of African Violet and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
African Violet and Red Buckeye Physical Information
African Violet and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of African Violet and Red Buckeye are as follows:
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of African Violet and Red Buckeye
Care of African Violet and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer African Violet 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.