Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Australia, South America
South America
Types
Hamelia patens
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
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Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Showy Tree, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Embothrium coccineum
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Chilean firetree
Peanut
In Hindi
चिली आग पेड़
मूंगफली
In German
Chilenischer Feuerbaum
Erdnuss
In French
arbre de feu du Chili
Cacahuète
In Spanish
árbol de fuego chilena
Maní
In Greek
Χιλής δέντρο φωτιά
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
árvore de fogo chilena
Amendoim
In Polish
Chilijska drzewo pożaru
Arachid
In Latin
Virgil arbor
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chilean firebush and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Chilean firebush and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Chilean firebush and Peanut. Chilean firebush doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Chilean firebush does not have fragrant flowers. Chilean firebush has allergic reactions like and Peanut 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 Chilean firebush and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chilean firebush and Peanut
Season and care of Chilean firebush and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Chilean firebush and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chilean firebush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chilean firebush is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Chilean firebush is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Chilean firebush and Peanut Physical Information
Chilean firebush and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Chilean firebush height is 400.00 cm and width 250.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Chilean firebush and Peanut are as follows:
Chilean firebush flower color: Red and White
Chilean firebush leaf color: White, Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Chilean firebush and Peanut
Care of Chilean firebush and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chilean firebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Chilean firebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.