Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
South America
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Peanut
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Erdnuss
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Cacahuète
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Maní
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Arachid
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Peanut
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Mimosoideae
Properties of Peanut and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Powder Puff Tree. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. 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 Peanut and Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Peanut and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Peanut and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Peanut and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Peanut and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.