Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam
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 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
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Culinary use, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Red Buckeye
Rhabarber
In French
Red Buckeye
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Ruibarbo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Ruibarbo
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Rabarbar
In Latin
Red Buckeye
RHEUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
-
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Rhubarb
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Rhubarb Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Rhubarb are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Rhubarb
Care of Red Buckeye and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Rhubarb pruning is done 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.