Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
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Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
-
Leaf Shape
Round
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
-
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
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
Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Pepperwort
Red Buckeye
In German
Pepperwort
Red Buckeye
In French
Pepperwort
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Pepperwort
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Pepperwort
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Pepperwort
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Pepperwort
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Pepperwort and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Pepperwort and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Pepperwort and Red Buckeye. Pepperwort doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Pepperwort does not have fragrant flowers. Pepperwort has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye 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 Pepperwort and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Pepperwort and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Pepperwort and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Pepperwort and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Pepperwort and Red Buckeye
Care of Pepperwort and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pepperwort 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.