Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Rats
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, 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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Fig, Kadota Fig
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
अंजीर
Red Buckeye
In German
Feige
Red Buckeye
In French
figue
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
higo
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Σύκο
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Figura
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Figa
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Kadota Fig and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Kadota Fig and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Kadota Fig and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Kadota Fig and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Kadota Fig and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kadota Fig and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kadota Fig and Red Buckeye
Care of Kadota Fig and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Kadota Fig 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.