Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Terrestrial
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Reddish Plum
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Barbed
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Not Available
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Not Available
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Insects
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cough
  
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
Fruits, Leaves
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Fibre
  
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
Hedges
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BROMELIA
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
Heart-of-flame
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Herz -of -Flame
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Coeur-de- flamme
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
Corazón de la llama
  
Maní
  
In Greek
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
Coração -de- Chama
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
Heart- of- Płomień
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
Cor - de - flamma
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Bromelia
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of Heart of Flame and Peanut
Season and care of Heart of Flame and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Heart of Flame and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Peanut is Acidic.
Heart of Flame and Peanut Physical Information
Heart of Flame and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Heart of Flame and Peanut are as follows:
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Heart of Flame and Peanut
Care of Heart of Flame and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heart of Flame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Heart of Flame 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.