Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Pruning
Remove dead branches
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Pollen
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
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Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
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Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Aechmea
In German
Red Buckeye
Aechmea
In French
Red Buckeye
Aechmea
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Aechmea
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Αιχμέα
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Aechmea
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Aechmea
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Aechmea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Aechmea. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Aechmea has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Red Buckeye and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Aechmea
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aechmea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Aechmea is while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Aechmea is .
Red Buckeye and Aechmea Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Aechmea are as follows:
Care of Red Buckeye and Aechmea
Care of Red Buckeye and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.