Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
चुकंदर
In German
Red Buckeye
Rübe
In French
Red Buckeye
betterave
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
remolacha
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
beterraba
In Polish
Red Buckeye
buraczany
In Latin
Red Buckeye
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Beet
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Beet Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Beet are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Beet
Care of Red Buckeye and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.