Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Eria, Orchid
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Eria
In German
Red Buckeye
Eria
In French
Red Buckeye
Eria
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Eria
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
eria
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
eria
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Eria
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Pinalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Eria? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Eria. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Eria doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Eria 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 Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Eria
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eria season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Eria is while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Eria is .
Red Buckeye and Eria Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Eria are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Eria
Care of Red Buckeye and Eria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Eria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.