Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
-
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Red Buckeye
In German
Hortensie
Red Buckeye
In French
Hortensia
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Hortensia
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
υδραγεία
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Hortensja
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Hibiscus
Red Buckeye
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Chocolate-root and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Red Buckeye. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Chocolate-root and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Red Buckeye season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Chocolate-root and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Red Buckeye
Care of Chocolate-root and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Chocolate-root 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.