Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Black Spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
LYCASTE cochleata
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Lycaste Orchid
In German
Red Buckeye
Lycaste Orchidee
In French
Red Buckeye
Lycaste orchidée
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Lycaste orquídea
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Lycaste ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Lycaste orquídea
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Lycaste orchidea
In Latin
Red Buckeye
braemii orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Lycaste Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Lycaste Orchid? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Lycaste Orchid. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Buckeye and Lycaste Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Lycaste Orchid
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Lycaste Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Lycaste Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lycaste Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Lycaste Orchid is while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Lycaste Orchid is .
Red Buckeye and Lycaste Orchid Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Lycaste Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Lycaste Orchid are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
- Lycaste Orchid leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Lycaste Orchid
Care of Red Buckeye and Lycaste Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.