Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
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Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
wastelands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral
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
Prune in early summer, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Lavatera
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा
Red Buckeye
In German
Malve
Red Buckeye
In French
mauve
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
malva
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
μολόχα
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
malva
Red Buckeye
In Polish
malwa
Red Buckeye
In Latin
malva
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Lavatera and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Lavatera and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Lavatera and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavatera season is Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lavatera is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lavatera is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Lavatera and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Lavatera and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lavatera and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lavatera and Red Buckeye
Care of Lavatera and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavatera pruning is done Prune in early summer and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lavatera 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.