Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Pollen
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Pot Marigold
In German
Red Buckeye
Ringelblume
In French
Red Buckeye
pot Marigold
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Caléndula
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
pot Marigold
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Pot Marigold
Care of Red Buckeye and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.