Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
pinkroot
In German
Ohio buckeye
Spigelia
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Spigelia
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Spigelia
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Spigelia
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Spigelia
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Pinkroot
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Pinkroot Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Pinkroot are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Pinkroot
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.