Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Needs watering once a week
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
Loamy, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-15-10 amounts, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Mice
Allergy
Pollen
Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Blood disorders, Cardiovascular problems, High blood pressure, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
BETA vulgaris 'Golden Detroit'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Beet, Golden Detroit Beet
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
चुकंदर
In German
Red Buckeye
Rübe
In French
Red Buckeye
betterave
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
remolacha
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
beterraba
In Polish
Red Buckeye
buraczany
In Latin
Red Buckeye
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Golden Beet
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Golden Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Golden Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Golden Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Golden Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Beet is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Golden Beet Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Golden Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Golden Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Golden Beet are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Golden Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Golden Beet leaf color: Yellow and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Golden Beet
Care of Red Buckeye and Golden Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Golden Beet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.