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