Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
India, Iran
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Asafoetida
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
हींग
In German
Red Buckeye
asafoetida
In French
Red Buckeye
Asafoetida
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Asa fétida
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Asafoetida
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Asafoetida
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Red Buckeye and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Asafoetida. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Asafoetida
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Asafoetida Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Asafoetida are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Asafoetida
Care of Red Buckeye and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.