Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
V. × heilbornii
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 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
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove shoots
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Babaco
Red Buckeye
In German
Babaco
Red Buckeye
In French
Babaco
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Babaco
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Babaco
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Babaco
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Babaco
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Babaco
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Caricaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Babaco and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Babaco and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Babaco and Red Buckeye. Babaco doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Babaco does not have fragrant flowers. Babaco 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 Babaco and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Babaco and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Babaco and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Babaco and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Babaco and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Babaco and Red Buckeye
Care of Babaco and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Babaco 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.