Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
AESCULUS californica
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
California Buckeye
In Hindi
Ardisia
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
In German
Ardisia
California Buckeye
In French
Ardisia
California Buckeye
In Spanish
Ardisia
California Buckeye
In Greek
Ardisia
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
In Portuguese
Ardisia
California Buckeye
In Polish
Ardisia
Kalifornia Buckeye
In Latin
Ardisia
California Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Sapindales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Ardisia and California Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Ardisia and California Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Ardisia and California Buckeye. Ardisia doesn't have thorns and California Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and California Buckeye has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Ardisia and California Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ardisia and California Buckeye
Season and care of Ardisia and California Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and California Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and California Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Ardisia and California Buckeye Physical Information
Ardisia and California Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and California Buckeye are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ardisia and California Buckeye
Care of Ardisia and California Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer California Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.