Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
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
A1, A2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, 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
Neutral
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
सजावटी मिर्च
In German
Red Buckeye
Ornamental Pfeffer
In French
Red Buckeye
ornement poivre
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Ornamental Pepper
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
ornamental pimenta
In Polish
Red Buckeye
ozdobne Pieprz
In Latin
Red Buckeye
decentius Pepper
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Ornamental Pepper
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Ornamental Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Ornamental Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Ornamental Pepper Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Ornamental Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Ornamental Pepper are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
- Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Ornamental Pepper
Care of Red Buckeye and Ornamental Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Ornamental Pepper 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 Ornamental Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.