Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
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Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Alternanthera
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Gudrisag, Garundi
In German
Red Buckeye
Alternanthera
In French
Red Buckeye
Alternanthera
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Alternanthera
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Alternanthera
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Alternanthera
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Alternanthera
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Alternanthera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Alternanthera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Alternanthera
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Alternanthera Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Alternanthera are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
- Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Care of Red Buckeye and Alternanthera
Care of Red Buckeye and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Alternanthera 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 Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.