Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
buttercup
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, reseeds
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Attracts
Ants, Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Astringent, Vitamin C
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Cleanser
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Ranunculus ficaria
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Figwort, Lesser Celandine
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Lesser Celandine
Red Buckeye
In German
Scharbockskraut
Red Buckeye
In French
Ficaire
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
celidonia menor
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Lesser Celandine
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Lesser Celandine
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Ziarnopłon wiosenny
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Pavasara mazpurenīte
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Sapindales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Lesser Celandine and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Lesser Celandine and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Lesser Celandine and Red Buckeye. Lesser Celandine doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Lesser Celandine does not have fragrant flowers. Lesser Celandine has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like . 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 Lesser Celandine and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lesser Celandine and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Lesser Celandine and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Lesser Celandine and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lesser Celandine season is Spring and Red Buckeye season is Spring. The type of soil for Lesser Celandine is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lesser Celandine is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Lesser Celandine and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Lesser Celandine and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Lesser Celandine height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lesser Celandine and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Lesser Celandine flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Lesser Celandine leaf color:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lesser Celandine and Red Buckeye
Care of Lesser Celandine and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lesser Celandine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lesser Celandine 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.