Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Grassland
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
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, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Alternanthera
Peanut
In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
मूंगफली
In German
Alternanthera
Erdnuss
In French
Alternanthera
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Alternanthera
Maní
In Greek
Alternanthera
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Alternanthera
Amendoim
In Polish
Alternanthera
Arachid
In Latin
Alternanthera
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Alternanthera and Peanut
Season and care of Alternanthera and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Alternanthera and Peanut Physical Information
Alternanthera and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Peanut are as follows:
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Alternanthera and Peanut
Care of Alternanthera and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Alternanthera 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.