Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Limequat
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Limequat
In German
Red Buckeye
Limequat
In French
Red Buckeye
Limequat
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Limequat
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Limequat
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Limequat
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Limequat
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Limequat
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Limequat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Limequat Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Limequat are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Limequat
Care of Red Buckeye and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.