Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
-
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
alstroemeria
In German
Red Buckeye
Alstroemeria
In French
Red Buckeye
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Alstroemeria
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Alstroemeria
Care of Red Buckeye and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.