Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Caribbean
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
fiddle-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
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Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
JATROPHA integerrima
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Peregrina
In German
Red Buckeye
Peregrina
In French
Red Buckeye
Peregrina
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Peregrina
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Peregrina
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Peregrina
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Peregrina
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Peregrina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Euphorbiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Peregrina
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Peregrina is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Peregrina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peregrina season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Peregrina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Peregrina Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Peregrina physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Peregrina are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Peregrina flower color: Red
- Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Red Buckeye and Peregrina
Care of Red Buckeye and Peregrina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.