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About Red Buckeye
Red Buckeye is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Red Buckeye likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Red Buckeye belongs to the Aesculus genus, and is native to the Southeastern and Central United States.
⚠️ Red Buckeye is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Aesculus pavia
Aesculus
Sapindaceae
Sapindales
Also known as
Firecracker plant and Woolly buckeye

How to care for Red Buckeye
How often to water your Red Buckeye

every 9
Red Buckeye needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Red Buckeye in your home

a window
Red Buckeye love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Red Buckeye does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Red Buckeye in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Red Buckeye

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Red Buckeye after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Red Buckeye
Red Buckeye
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
