Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Caribbean
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
फ्यूशिया
In German
Red Buckeye
Fuchsie
In French
Red Buckeye
Fuchsia
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Fucsia
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
φουξία
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Fúcsia
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Fuksja
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Fuchsia
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Fuchsia Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Fuchsia are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Fuchsia
Care of Red Buckeye and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.