Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southern Africa
  
South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Salmon
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
  
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
  
  
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
Cut Bulbs
  
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
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
  
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
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ALOE ferox
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
केप मुसब्बर
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Cape Aloe
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Cap Aloe
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
Cabo Aloe
  
Maní
  
In Greek
Κέιπ Αλόη
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
Cape Aloe
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
Cape Aloe
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
Cape Aloe
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Aloaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Aloe
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of Cape Aloe and Peanut
Season and care of Cape Aloe and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Aloe and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Cape Aloe is Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Cape Aloe and Peanut Physical Information
Cape Aloe and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cape Aloe and Peanut are as follows:
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Cape Aloe and Peanut
Care of Cape Aloe and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Cape 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.