Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Red Buckeye
Kirschtomate
In French
Red Buckeye
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Tomate cherry
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Cherry Tomato
Care of Red Buckeye and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.