Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Africa
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Single Flowers, Double or duplex
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Abandonment, Heart problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
GERBERA
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Barberton Daisy, Flori Line Midi Gerbera Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
barbeton daisy
In German
Red Buckeye
Barbeton daisy
In French
Red Buckeye
Barbeton daisy
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
barbeton margarita
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
barbeton μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Barbeton daisy
In Polish
Red Buckeye
barbeton stokrotka
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Barberton primula
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Mutisioideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Barberton Daisy
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Barberton Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Barberton Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barberton Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Barberton Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Barberton Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Barberton Daisy Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Barberton Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Barberton Daisy height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Barberton Daisy are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Barberton Daisy flower color: Pink
- Barberton Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Barberton Daisy
Care of Red Buckeye and Barberton Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Barberton Daisy pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberton Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.