Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
-
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Desert
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose, Burgundy, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hangover
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Jam
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA imbricata
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Cane Cholla, Walking Stick Cholla, Tree Cholla, Chainlink Cactus
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Cardenche
Red Buckeye
In German
Cardenche
Red Buckeye
In French
Cactus rustique
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Cardenche
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Cardenche
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Cardenche
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Cardenche
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Cardenche
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Cardenche and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Cardenche and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Cardenche and Red Buckeye. Cardenche has thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Cardenche does not have fragrant flowers. Cardenche has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems. 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 Cardenche and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardenche and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Cardenche and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cardenche and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardenche season is Summer and Red Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Cardenche is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cardenche is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardenche and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Cardenche and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cardenche height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cardenche and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Cardenche flower color: Magenta, Rose, Burgundy and Bronze
Cardenche leaf color:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cardenche and Red Buckeye
Care of Cardenche and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardenche pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cardenche 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.