Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
South America
Types
-
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
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
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, 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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Peanut
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
मूंगफली
In German
Candlenut Baum
Erdnuss
In French
arbre Candlenut
Cacahuète
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Maní
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Amendoim
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Arachid
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Peanut
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Peanut
Season and care of Candlenut and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Candlenut and Peanut Physical Information
Candlenut and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Peanut are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Candlenut and Peanut
Care of Candlenut and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Candlenut 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.