Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
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
Red, Orange, Salmon
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Reduce watering in winter
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
Well drained
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
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Cleistocactus
In German
Red Buckeye
Cleistocactus
In French
Red Buckeye
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Cleistocactus
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
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Care of Red Buckeye and Cleistocactus
Care of Red Buckeye and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.