Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Macaw
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Ara
Ohio buckeye
In French
ara
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
guacamayo
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
μακώ
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
arara
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
ara
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Ara
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Polygonaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Macaw and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Macaw and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Macaw and Ohio Buckeye. Macaw doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Macaw does not have fragrant flowers. Macaw has allergic reactions like Asthma and Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Macaw and Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macaw and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Macaw and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Macaw and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Macaw and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Macaw and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw 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.