Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North Africa
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Myrtus nivellei
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Desert, Rocky Mountains
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
Not Availble
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Saharan myrtle
In German
Red Buckeye
Saharan myrtle
In French
Red Buckeye
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
murta Saharan
In Polish
Red Buckeye
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Red Buckeye
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Red Buckeye and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Saharan Myrtle. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Buckeye and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Red Buckeye and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.