Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Red, Blue, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CORDYLINE
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Cordyline
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Cordyline
In German
Red Buckeye
Cordyline
In French
Red Buckeye
cordyline
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
cordyline
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Cordyline
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Cordyline
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Cordyline
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Cordyline
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Cordyline
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Cordyline is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Cordyline Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cordyline season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Cordyline is while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Cordyline is .
Red Buckeye and Cordyline Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Cordyline physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cordyline height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Cordyline are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
- Cordyline leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Cordyline
Care of Red Buckeye and Cordyline include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.