Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Wild
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
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
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
Red Buckeye
In German
Bahia Grass
Red Buckeye
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
bahia hierba
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
bahia grama
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Bahia trawy
Red Buckeye
In Latin
bahia herba
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Bahia Grass and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Bahia Grass and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Bahia Grass and Red Buckeye. Bahia Grass doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Bahia Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bahia Grass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma. 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 Bahia Grass and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Bahia Grass and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color:
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bahia Grass and Red Buckeye
Care of Bahia Grass and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Bahia Grass 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.