Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
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Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
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Seeds
Other Uses
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Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Bromeliad
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Red Buckeye
In German
Bromeliad
Red Buckeye
In French
Bromeliad
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Bromeliad
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Bromeliad
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Bromeliad
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Bromeliad
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Sapindales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Bromeliad and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Red Buckeye. Bromeliad has thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Bromeliad and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Bromeliad and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Bromeliad and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bromeliad and Red Buckeye
Care of Bromeliad and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Bromeliad 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.