Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
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
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Chinese lantern
In German
Red Buckeye
Lampionblume
In French
Red Buckeye
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Chinese lantern
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Chinese Lantern
Care of Red Buckeye and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.