Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South America, Brazil
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
13-15
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
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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
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CATASETUM barbatum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Bearded Catasetum Orchid, Orchid
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
bearded catasetum
In German
Red Buckeye
bärtigen catasetum
In French
Red Buckeye
catasetum barbu
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Catasetum barbudo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
γενειοφόρος catasetum
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
catasetum barbudo
In Polish
Red Buckeye
brodaty catasetum
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Volunt barbati Catasetum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Orchidales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Bearded Catasetum
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Bearded Catasetum? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Bearded Catasetum. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Bearded Catasetum doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Bearded Catasetum 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 Bearded Catasetum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Bearded Catasetum
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Bearded Catasetum is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Bearded Catasetum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bearded Catasetum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Bearded Catasetum is while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Catasetum is .
Red Buckeye and Bearded Catasetum Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Bearded Catasetum physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bearded Catasetum height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Bearded Catasetum are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Bearded Catasetum flower color: Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy and Ivory
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Care of Red Buckeye and Bearded Catasetum
Care of Red Buckeye and Bearded Catasetum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Bearded Catasetum pruning is done . In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Catasetum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.