Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Eastern Asia, Southern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Vicia faba
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water less during winter
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, Alkaline
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
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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a laxative, Used As Food
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
VICIA faba
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Fava Bean, Bell Bean, English Bean, Pigeon Bean, Horse Bean
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
faba बीन
Red Buckeye
In German
Ackerbohne
Red Buckeye
In French
féverole
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
haba
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
faba φασόλι
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
faba feijão
Red Buckeye
In Polish
bobik
Red Buckeye
In Latin
faba Bean
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Faba Bean and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Faba Bean and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Faba Bean and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Faba Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Faba Bean is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Faba Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Faba Bean and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Faba Bean and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Faba Bean height is 120.00 cm and width 5.60 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Faba Bean and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Faba Bean flower color: White and Purple
Faba Bean leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Faba Bean and Red Buckeye
Care of Faba Bean and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Faba Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Faba Bean 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.