Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
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
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Red Buckeye
Kakaopflanze
In French
Red Buckeye
usine de cacao
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
planta del cacao
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
planta do cacau
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Red Buckeye and Cocoa Plant
Care of Red Buckeye and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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 Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.