Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Western Europe
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Pollen
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
नवलकोल
In German
Red Buckeye
Kohlrabi
In French
Red Buckeye
Chou-rave
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Kalarepa
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Care of Red Buckeye and Kohlrabi
Care of Red Buckeye and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.