Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Australia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In German
Red Buckeye
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In French
Red Buckeye
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Order
Sapindales
Commelinales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Aesculus
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Mangles kangaroo paw
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Mangles kangaroo paw is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Mangles kangaroo paw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Mangles kangaroo paw Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Mangles kangaroo paw physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Mangles kangaroo paw are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Mangles kangaroo paw flower color: Red and Green
- Mangles kangaroo paw leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Mangles kangaroo paw
Care of Red Buckeye and Mangles kangaroo paw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Mangles kangaroo paw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mangles kangaroo paw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.