Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
Red Buckeye
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Red Buckeye
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Butternut Squash and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Red Buckeye
Care of Butternut Squash and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Butternut Squash 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.