Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
echinocactus
In German
Red Buckeye
echinocactus
In French
Red Buckeye
echinocactus
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
echinocactus
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Echinocactus
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Echinocactus
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Echinocactus
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Echinocactus Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Echinocactus are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Echinocactus
Care of Red Buckeye and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Echinocactus pruning is done 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 Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.