Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
-
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ZEA mays 'Indian Summer'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Ornamental Corn
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Red Buckeye
In German
Hortensie
Red Buckeye
In French
Hortensia
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Hortensia
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
υδραγεία
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Hortensja
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Hibiscus
Red Buckeye
Family
Poaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Ornamental Corn and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Corn and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Corn and Red Buckeye. Ornamental Corn doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Corn 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 Ornamental Corn and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Corn and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Ornamental Corn and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Corn and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Corn is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Corn is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Corn and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Ornamental Corn and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Corn height is 18.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Corn and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Ornamental Corn flower color: White and Yellow green
Ornamental Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Corn and Red Buckeye
Care of Ornamental Corn and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Ornamental Corn needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.