Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Ipomoea quamoclit
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray 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
Long, Alternate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs high amount of water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Purgative
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Ipomoea quamoclit
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
star glory , hummingbird vine
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Kunjlata
Red Buckeye
In German
Ipomoea quamoclit
Red Buckeye
In French
Ipomoea quamoclit
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Ipomoea quamoclit
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Ipomoea quamoclit
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Ipomoea quamoclit
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Ipomoea quamoclit
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Ipomoea quamoclit
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Cypress Vine and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Cypress Vine and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Cypress Vine and Red Buckeye. Cypress Vine doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Cypress Vine does not have fragrant flowers. Cypress Vine has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like . 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 Cypress Vine and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cypress Vine and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Cypress Vine and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cypress Vine and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cypress Vine season is Spring and Summer and Red Buckeye season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cypress Vine is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cypress Vine is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Cypress Vine and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Cypress Vine and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cypress Vine height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cypress Vine and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Cypress Vine flower color: Red and Magenta
Cypress Vine leaf color: Gray Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cypress Vine and Red Buckeye
Care of Cypress Vine and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cypress Vine pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cypress Vine 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.