Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Barbed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Hedges
Botanical Name
AESCULUS californica
BROMELIA
Common Name
California Buckeye
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
Heart-of-flame
In German
California Buckeye
Herz -of -Flame
In French
California Buckeye
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
California Buckeye
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
California Buckeye
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
Kalifornia Buckeye
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
California Buckeye
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of California Buckeye and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of California Buckeye and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About California Buckeye and Heart of Flame. California Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame doesn't have thorns. Also California Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. California Buckeye has allergic reactions like Not Available and Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 California Buckeye and Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of California Buckeye and Heart of Flame
Season and care of California Buckeye and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about California Buckeye and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
California Buckeye and Heart of Flame Physical Information
California Buckeye and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of California Buckeye and Heart of Flame are as follows:
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of California Buckeye and Heart of Flame
Care of California Buckeye and Heart of Flame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Heart of Flame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer California Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.