Aesculus turbinata

Himalayan Buckeye

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Deciduous tree from the Himalayas with edible chestnuts and glossy foliage. Requires cold dormancy; best suited as an outdoor specimen or indoor bonsai.
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Plant Details

Common Name Himalayan Buckeye
Family Sapindaceae
Genus Aesculus
Species Turbinata
Origin Himalayas / Southwest China
Blooming Panicles of yellowish-white flowers in late spring.
Leaf Color Bright green to golden-yellow in autumn.
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loamy soil with high organic matter.

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Watering

Regular watering during growing season; keep moist but not waterlogged. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade. Needs light for flowering and growth.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to shape; remove dead wood in late winter before bud break.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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