Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
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Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Peanut
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
मूंगफली
In German
Red Buckeye
Erdnuss
In French
Red Buckeye
Cacahuète
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Maní
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Amendoim
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Arachid
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Peanut
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Red Buckeye and Peanut Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Peanut are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Red Buckeye and Peanut
Care of Red Buckeye and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.