Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, 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, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Gardenia
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Red Buckeye
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Red Buckeye
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Gardenia enana
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rubiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Red Buckeye and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.