Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cryptanthus Bromeliads
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
-
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
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
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Red Buckeye
In German
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Red Buckeye
In French
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Hybrid Cryptanthus
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Hybrid Cryptanthus
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Skrytokwiat
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Cryptanthus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Cryptanthus and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hybrid Cryptanthus is and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hybrid Cryptanthus is and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Hybrid Cryptanthus and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Hybrid Cryptanthus and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Cryptanthus height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color:
Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Red Buckeye
Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Cryptanthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Hybrid Cryptanthus 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.