Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
South America
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
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
Used As Food
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Peanut
In Hindi
Balloon flower
मूंगफली
In German
Ballonblume
Erdnuss
In French
balloon Flower
Cacahuète
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Maní
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Amendoim
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Arachid
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Peanut
Phylum
Embryophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Peanut
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Peanut is Acidic.
Balloon Flower and Peanut Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Peanut are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Balloon Flower and Peanut
Care of Balloon Flower and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Balloon Flower 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.