Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Islands, limestone outcrops, Terrestrial
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Malaria, Metabolic disorders
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Seeds
Other Uses
Biodiesel, Wax
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
HYOPHORBE verschaffeltii
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Spindle Palm
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Spindle Palm
Red Buckeye
In German
Spindelpalme
Red Buckeye
In French
Palmiste marron
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Spindle Palm
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Spindle Palm
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Spindle Palm
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Palm and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Spindle Palm and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Palm and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spindle Palm is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Palm and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Spindle Palm and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Palm and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Spindle Palm flower color: Orange and Ivory
Spindle Palm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spindle Palm and Red Buckeye
Care of Spindle Palm and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Spindle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.