Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
South America
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
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
Homeopathy
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, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Peanut
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
मूंगफली
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Erdnuss
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Maní
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Amendoim
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Arachid
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Peanut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Peanut. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Peanut
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Peanut season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Powder Puff Tree and Peanut Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Peanut are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Peanut
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Powder Puff Tree 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.