Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
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
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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
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 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, 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
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Elephant Bush
In German
Red Buckeye
Elephant Bush
In French
Red Buckeye
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
elefante Bush
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Red Buckeye
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Portulacarioideae
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.