Ornamental Kale

Red Buckeye

About Ornamental Kale and Red Buckeye

Ornamental Kale

Red Buckeye

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye

Number of Varieties

102

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Habitat

gardens, Tropical regions

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-115-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

9-5

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

22.90 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Blue Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Blue Green, Pink

Yellow, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Pink

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Skin irritation

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA oleracea 'Chidori Pink'( Acephala Group, CHIDORI SERIES)

AESCULUS pavia

Common Name

Chidori Pink Ornamental Kale, Ornamental Kale

Red Buckeye

In Hindi

सजावटी काले

Red Buckeye

In German

Ornamental Kale

Red Buckeye

In French

ornement Kale

Red Buckeye

In Spanish

Ornamental Kale

rojo castaño de Indias

In Greek

καλλωπιστικά Καλέ

κόκκινο Buckeye

In Portuguese

ornamental Kale

Red Buckeye

In Polish

ozdobny

Red Buckeye

In Latin

decentius

Red Buckeye

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Brassicales

Sapindales

Family

Brassicaceae

Hippocastanaceae

Genus

Brassica

Aesculus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

5020

1 27800

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Properties of Ornamental Kale and Red Buckeye

Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Kale and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Kale and Red Buckeye. Ornamental Kale doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Kale does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Kale has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Kale and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ornamental Kale and Red Buckeye

Season and care of Ornamental Kale and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Kale and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Kale season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ornamental Kale is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Kale is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.

Ornamental Kale and Red Buckeye Physical Information

Ornamental Kale and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Kale height is 22.90 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Kale and Red Buckeye are as follows:

Ornamental Kale flower color: Yellow
Ornamental Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Ornamental Kale and Red Buckeye

Care of Ornamental Kale and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.