Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
South America
Types
Not Available
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
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
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Peanut
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
मूंगफली
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Erdnuss
In French
américaine Aloe
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Maní
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Amendoim
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Arachid
In Latin
American Aloe
Peanut
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Agavaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of American Aloe and Peanut
Season and care of American Aloe and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
American Aloe and Peanut Physical Information
American Aloe and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Peanut are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of American Aloe and Peanut
Care of American Aloe and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer American Aloe 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.