Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Mizuna
In German
Red Buckeye
Mizuna
In French
Red Buckeye
Mizuna
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Mizuna
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Mizuna
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Mizuna
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Mizuna
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mizuna season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Mizuna Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Mizuna are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Mizuna
Care of Red Buckeye and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.