Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South America, Brazil
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Variegated Cassava
In German
Red Buckeye
Verändertes Cassava
In French
Red Buckeye
panaché manioc
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
Red Buckeye
variegated Cassava
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Red Buckeye and Variegated Cassava
Care of Red Buckeye and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.