Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Irregular
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
एमु बुश
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Emu Bush
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Emu Bush
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Emu Bush
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Emu Bush
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Emu Bush
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Emu Bush Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Emu Bush are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Emu Bush
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.