Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require 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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Red Buckeye
Laub- Cattail
In French
Red Buckeye
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Red Buckeye
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Typhales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Red Buckeye and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.