Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Evergreen
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
Flower Color
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Caterpillar
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Magnolia champaca
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
champak
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
चंपक
Red Buckeye
In German
champaka
Red Buckeye
In French
magnolia champaca
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
champaca magnolia
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
μανόλιας Champaca
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
magnólia champaca
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Magnolia champaca
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Magnolia champaca
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Michelia Champaca and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Michelia Champaca and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Michelia Champaca and Red Buckeye. Michelia Champaca doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Michelia Champaca does not have fragrant flowers. Michelia Champaca has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Michelia Champaca and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Michelia Champaca and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Michelia Champaca and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Michelia Champaca and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Michelia Champaca season is Early Summer and Summer and Red Buckeye season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Michelia Champaca and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Michelia Champaca and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Michelia Champaca and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Michelia Champaca and Red Buckeye
Care of Michelia Champaca and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.