Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Canary Islands
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
-
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Parrot's Beak
In German
Red Buckeye
Papageienschnabel
In French
Red Buckeye
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Pico de loro
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Red Buckeye and Parrot's Beak
Care of Red Buckeye and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.