Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Heliconiaceae
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
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
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Heliconia
In German
Red Buckeye
Heliconia
In French
Red Buckeye
Heliconia
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Heliconia
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Heliconia
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Heliconia
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Heliconia
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Heliconia Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Heliconia are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Heliconia
Care of Red Buckeye and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.