Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
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
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
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
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAVE
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Century plant
Peanut
In French
Agave
Cacahuète
In Greek
Agave
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Agave
Amendoim
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Agavaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Agave and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Agave and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Agave and Peanut. Agave doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Agave does not have fragrant flowers. Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available and Peanut has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Agave and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agave and Peanut
Season and care of Agave and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Peanut is Acidic.
Agave and Peanut Physical Information
Agave and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Agave and Peanut are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Agave and Peanut
Care of Agave and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Agave 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.