Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Cactus
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
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Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Cardon
In German
Red Buckeye
Cardon
In French
Red Buckeye
Cardon
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Cardon
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Cardon
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Cardon
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Cardon
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Cardon. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Cardon 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 Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Cardon
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cardon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Cardon is while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Cardon is .
Red Buckeye and Cardon Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Cardon are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Cardon
Care of Red Buckeye and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.