Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
South America
Types
Not Available
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
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
Root, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Peanut
In Hindi
Heliconia
मूंगफली
In German
Heliconia
Erdnuss
In French
Heliconia
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Heliconia
Maní
In Greek
Heliconia
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Amendoim
In Polish
Heliconia
Arachid
In Latin
Heliconia
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fabales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Heliconia and Peanut
Season and care of Heliconia and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Heliconia and Peanut Physical Information
Heliconia and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Peanut are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Heliconia and Peanut
Care of Heliconia and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Heliconia 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.