Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
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
2-15
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
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
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PLANTAGO major
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Common Plantain
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
Plantaginaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Common Plantain and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Common Plantain and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Common Plantain and Red Buckeye. Common Plantain doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Common Plantain does not have fragrant flowers. Common Plantain 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 Common Plantain and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Plantain and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Common Plantain and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Common Plantain and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Plantain season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Red Buckeye season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Common Plantain is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Common Plantain is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Plantain and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Common Plantain and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Common Plantain height is 10.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Common Plantain and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Common Plantain flower color: Green
Common Plantain leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Common Plantain and Red Buckeye
Care of Common Plantain and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Plantain pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Common Plantain needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.