Origin
Central America
South America
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
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
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
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
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
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
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Peanut
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
मूंगफली
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Erdnuss
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Cacahuète
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Maní
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Amendoim
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Arachid
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Arching Brassia and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Arching Brassia and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Arching Brassia and Peanut. Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Arching Brassia does not have fragrant flowers. Arching Brassia 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 Arching Brassia and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Peanut
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Peanut is Acidic.
Arching Brassia and Peanut Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Peanut are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Arching Brassia and Peanut
Care of Arching Brassia and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Arching Brassia 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.