Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Aesculus glabra
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-8
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
False Indigo
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
इंडिगो
In German
Ohio buckeye
falsches Indigo
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
false Indigo
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Ohio Buckeye and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Ohio Buckeye and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Ohio Buckeye and False Indigo. Ohio Buckeye has thorns and False Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Ohio Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like and False Indigo 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 Ohio Buckeye and False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and False Indigo
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and False Indigo Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and False Indigo are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Ohio Buckeye and False Indigo
Care of Ohio Buckeye and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.