Origin
Brazil
South America
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
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Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
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
Showy Purposes
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Peanut
In Hindi
Abutilon
मूंगफली
In German
Abutilon
Erdnuss
In French
Abutilon
Cacahuète
In Greek
Abutilon
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Amendoim
In Polish
Abutilon
Arachid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Peanut
Season and care of Abutilon and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Abutilon and Peanut Physical Information
Abutilon and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Peanut are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Abutilon and Peanut
Care of Abutilon and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Abutilon 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.