Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Red Buckeye
Old Man Cactus
In French
Red Buckeye
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Red Buckeye and Old Man Cactus
Care of Red Buckeye and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.