Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
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
Cubanelle, Aconcagua, Biscayne, Key Largo, Qantanamo, Grenada, Key West
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Moist Soils, Warm soil
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
White, Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
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, Water frequently while growing
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Condiment, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cubanelle'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Bell Pepper, Cubanelle Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Cubanelle Pepper
In German
Red Buckeye
Cubanelle Pepper
In French
Red Buckeye
Cubanelle Pepper
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Cubanelle Pepper
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Cubanelle Pepper
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Cubanelle Pepper
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Cubanelle Pepper
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Cubanelle Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
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 Cubanelle Pepper
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Cubanelle Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Cubanelle Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cubanelle Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Cubanelle Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Cubanelle Pepper is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Cubanelle Pepper Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Cubanelle Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cubanelle Pepper height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Cubanelle Pepper are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Cubanelle Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Light Green
- Cubanelle Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Cubanelle Pepper
Care of Red Buckeye and Cubanelle Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cubanelle Pepper 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 Cubanelle Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.