Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cactus
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Cardon
Red Buckeye
In German
Cardon
Red Buckeye
In French
Cardon
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Cardon
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Cardon
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Cardon
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Cardon
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Cardon
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Cardon and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Red Buckeye. Cardon has thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon 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 Cardon and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Cardon and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is and Red Buckeye season is . The type of soil for Cardon is and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cardon is and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardon and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Cardon and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Cardon and Red Buckeye
Care of Cardon and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cardon 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.