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Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra) Care Guide

Care guide for Ohio buckeye: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Ohio buckeye

📷 Rachel · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

Care at a glance

LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.0-7.1).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~20.7 m (68.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.