Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Elkhorn
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Elkhorn
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Elkhorn
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
cuerno de alce
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Elkhorn
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Elkhorn
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Elkhorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elkhorn
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elkhorn Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elkhorn are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elkhorn
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.