Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
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
Epiphyllum hybrids
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Showy Purposes, 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, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Red Buckeye
Orchid cactus
In French
Red Buckeye
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
cactus orquídea
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Disocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Orchid Cactus
Care of Red Buckeye and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Orchid 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 Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.