Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
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
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
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Kernel
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Red Buckeye
Mais
In French
Red Buckeye
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Maíz dulce
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
milho doce
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Kukurydza
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Red Buckeye and Sweet Corn
Care of Red Buckeye and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.