Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Trichocereus pachanoi
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Traditional medicine, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Trichocereus pachanoi
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Trichocereus
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Trichocereus
In German
Red Buckeye
Trichocereus
In French
Red Buckeye
Trichocereus
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Trichocereus
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Trichocereus
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Trichocereus
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Trichocereus
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Trichocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Trichocereus
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Trichocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Trichocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trichocereus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Trichocereus Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Trichocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Trichocereus height is - and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Trichocereus are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Trichocereus flower color: White
- Trichocereus leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Trichocereus
Care of Red Buckeye and Trichocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.