Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
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Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
choy sum
Red Buckeye
In German
choy sum
Red Buckeye
In French
choy sum
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
choy sum
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
choy sum
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
choy sum
Red Buckeye
In Polish
choy sum
Red Buckeye
In Latin
choy sum
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Choy Sum and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Choy Sum and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Red Buckeye
Care of Choy Sum and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Choy Sum 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.