Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
agricultural 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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Pollen
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
तोरी
In German
Red Buckeye
Zucchini
In French
Red Buckeye
Courgette
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
calabacín
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
abobrinha
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Kabaczek
In Latin
Red Buckeye
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Violales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Zucchini
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Zucchini Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Zucchini are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Zucchini
Care of Red Buckeye and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.