Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Hedysarum
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Bottlebrush Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Bottlebrush Buckeye. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Bottlebrush Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Bottlebrush Buckeye has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Bottlebrush Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.