Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
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
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Rats
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Fig, Kadota Fig
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
अंजीर
In German
Red Buckeye
Feige
In French
Red Buckeye
figue
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
higo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Σύκο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Figura
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Figa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Kadota Fig
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Kadota Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Kadota Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Kadota Fig Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Kadota Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Kadota Fig are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
- Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Kadota Fig
Care of Red Buckeye and Kadota Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.