Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
creamy white, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Sandy
Bloom Time
Spring
All year
Tolerances
-
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
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
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
-
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Mealybugs
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Gymnocalycium
In German
Red Buckeye
Gymnocalycium
In French
Red Buckeye
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Gymnocalycium
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Gymnocalycium? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Gymnocalycium. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Gymnocalycium 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 Gymnocalycium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gymnocalycium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Gymnocalycium
Care of Red Buckeye and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Gymnocalycium pruning is done . In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.