Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Red Buckeye
In German
Epidendrum
Red Buckeye
In French
Epidendrum
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Epidendrum
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Epidendrum
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Epidendrum
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Epidendrum
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Epidendrum and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Epidendrum and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Epidendrum and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Epidendrum and Red Buckeye
Care of Epidendrum and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.