Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Spinach Type
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Culinary use, Used As Food
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Red Buckeye
Rotkohl
In French
Red Buckeye
Chou rouge
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Repollo rojo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Red Buckeye and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Red Cabbage
Care of Red Buckeye and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.