Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
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
Whiteflies
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
-
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
Red Buckeye
In German
Lampionblume
Red Buckeye
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Chinese lantern
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Chinese lantern
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Chinese Lantern and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Lantern and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Chinese Lantern and Red Buckeye. Chinese Lantern doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Lantern does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Lantern has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting. 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 Chinese Lantern and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Lantern and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Red Buckeye
Care of Chinese Lantern and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Chinese Lantern 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.