Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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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Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Autumn
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Pollen
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
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Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Red Buckeye
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Red Buckeye
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Red Buckeye and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Guzmania. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Guzmania 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 Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Guzmania
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Red Buckeye and Guzmania Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Guzmania are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Guzmania
Care of Red Buckeye and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.