Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central America, Mexico
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Mousemelon
In German
Red Buckeye
Maus Melone
In French
Red Buckeye
Mousemelon
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Mousemelon
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
melão rato
In Polish
Red Buckeye
mysz melona
In Latin
Red Buckeye
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Mouse Melon
Care of Red Buckeye and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.