Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Habitat
Upland
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Daphne plant
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Ohio buckeye
In French
plante Daphne
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Daphne plant
Ohio buckeye
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Daphne and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Daphne and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Daphne and Ohio Buckeye. Daphne doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Daphne has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Daphne and Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Daphne and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Daphne and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Daphne and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Daphne and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Daphne and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.