Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
13-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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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
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Soothing and relieving pain
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 As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
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Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Schlumbergera
In German
Red Buckeye
Schlumbergera
In French
Red Buckeye
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Schlumbergera
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Schlumbergera
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Schlumbergera
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Schlumbergera. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schlumbergera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Schlumbergera is while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Schlumbergera is .
Red Buckeye and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Schlumbergera
Care of Red Buckeye and Schlumbergera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.