Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southwestern United States
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
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Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
silver dollar
In German
Red Buckeye
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Red Buckeye
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
planta de la plata
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
silver dollar
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Red Buckeye
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Silver Dollar
Care of Red Buckeye and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.