Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Tropical Highlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Alternate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
drowsiness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CASIMIROA edulis
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
White Sapote
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
White Sapote
Red Buckeye
In German
White Sapote
Red Buckeye
In French
Sapote blanche
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
White Sapote
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
White Sapote
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
White Sapote
Red Buckeye
In Polish
White Sapote
Red Buckeye
In Latin
White Sapote
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of White Sapote and Red Buckeye
Season and care of White Sapote and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about White Sapote and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Sapote is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
White Sapote and Red Buckeye Physical Information
White Sapote and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Sapote and Red Buckeye are as follows:
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Sapote and Red Buckeye
Care of White Sapote and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Sapote pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer White Sapote 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.