Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Japan
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Papyrus, Cyperus alternifolius
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
ditches, Marshy ground
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cyperus alternifolius
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Galingale,Umbrella Palm
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
mbrella Palm
Red Buckeye
In German
Cyperus alternifolius
Red Buckeye
In French
Cyperus alternifolius
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Cyperus alternifolius
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Umbrella Palm
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Umbrella Palm
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Cibora zmienna
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Umbrella Palm
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Family
Sciadopityaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Umbrella Palm and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Palm and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Palm and Red Buckeye. Umbrella Palm doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Palm does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Palm has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Umbrella Palm and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Palm and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Umbrella Palm and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Palm and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Palm is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Palm and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Umbrella Palm and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Palm and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Umbrella Palm flower color: Yellow
Umbrella Palm leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Palm and Red Buckeye
Care of Umbrella Palm and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Palm pruning is done Cut out old leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Umbrella 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.