Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
'Bees' Sunset, Buttercup, Nobilis
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shores, Marshy ground
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Treatment of Dark Spots
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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
Whole plant
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar'
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Red Hot Poker
Peanut
In Hindi
Red Hot Poker
मूंगफली
In German
Red Hot Poker
Erdnuss
In French
Red Hot Poker
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Red Hot Poker
Maní
In Greek
Red Hot Poker
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Red Hot Pôquer
Amendoim
In Polish
Red Hot Poker
Arachid
In Latin
Hot Rubrum Poker
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Red Hot Poker and Peanut
Season and care of Red Hot Poker and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Red Hot Poker and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Hot Poker season is Summer and Peanut season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Hot Poker is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Red Hot Poker is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Red Hot Poker and Peanut Physical Information
Red Hot Poker and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Red Hot Poker height is 111.80 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Red Hot Poker and Peanut are as follows:
Red Hot Poker flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Red Hot Poker leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Red Hot Poker and Peanut
Care of Red Hot Poker and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Hot Poker pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Red Hot Poker 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.