Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
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Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Dancing Bulb
In German
Red Buckeye
Dancing Bulb
In French
Red Buckeye
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Dancing Bulb is while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Dancing Bulb is .
Red Buckeye and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Red Buckeye and Dancing Bulb
Care of Red Buckeye and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.