Red Buckeye

Elephant Bush

About Red Buckeye and Elephant Bush

Red Buckeye

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Southern Africa

Types

Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

230

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Habitat

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-12

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

10-1

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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm250.00 cm

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange Red

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

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

Pruning

Remove dead branches

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Leaf Blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break

Red Buckeye

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Caryophyllales

Family

Hippocastanaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Aesculus

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

201

1 27800

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Properties of Red Buckeye and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Elephant Bush. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Buckeye and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Red Buckeye and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Red Buckeye and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Red Buckeye and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Red Buckeye and Elephant Bush

Care of Red Buckeye and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.