Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
Red Buckeye
In German
Cotyledon
Red Buckeye
In French
Cotyledon
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Cotyledon
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Liścień
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Cotyledon
Red Buckeye
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Aesculus
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Cotyledon and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Cotyledon and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Cotyledon and Red Buckeye. Cotyledon doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Cotyledon does not have fragrant flowers. Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease. 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 Cotyledon and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Cotyledon and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Cotyledon and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Cotyledon and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cotyledon and Red Buckeye
Care of Cotyledon and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cotyledon 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.