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
Mexico
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Rocky areas, Well Drained
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
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Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
Common Name
Red Buckeye
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Golden ball
In German
Red Buckeye
goldene Kugel
In French
Red Buckeye
boule d'or
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
bola de oro
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
χρυσή μπάλα
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
bola de ouro
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Złota piłka
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Aurea Ball
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
Cactaceae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Golden Ball
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Golden Ball? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Golden Ball. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Golden Ball doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Golden Ball
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Golden Ball is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Golden Ball Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Golden Ball season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Ball is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Golden Ball Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Golden Ball physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Golden Ball are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Golden Ball flower color: Yellow and Brown
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Care of Red Buckeye and Golden Ball
Care of Red Buckeye and Golden Ball include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.