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
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Dragon Fruit Cactus
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
tropical environments, Tropical regions
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
hylocereus
In German
Red Buckeye
hylocereus
In French
Red Buckeye
hylocereus
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
hylocereus
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
hylocereus
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
hylocereus
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Hylocereus
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Hylocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Hylocereus
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hylocereus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Hylocereus Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hylocereus height is 200.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Hylocereus are as follows:
Care of Red Buckeye and Hylocereus
Care of Red Buckeye and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.