Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Fern Pinien
Ohio buckeye
In French
pin Fern
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
pino helecho
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Fern sosna
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Fern pinus
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Podocarpaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Afrocarpus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Fern Pine and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Fern Pine and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Fern Pine and Ohio Buckeye. Fern Pine doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Fern Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Fern Pine has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Fern Pine and Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Fern Pine and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Fern Pine and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Fern Pine and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fern Pine and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Fern Pine and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine pruning is done 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 Fern Pine 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.