Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
South America
Types
Candleberry tree
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
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
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils
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, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Peanut
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
मूंगफली
In German
chinesisch Talg
Erdnuss
In French
chinesisch Talg
Cacahuète
In Spanish
suif chinois
Maní
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
Amendoim
In Polish
chiński łój
Arachid
In Latin
Chinese adipe
Peanut
Phylum
Embryophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hippomaneae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Peanut
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Chinese Tallow and Peanut Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Peanut are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Chinese Tallow and Peanut
Care of Chinese Tallow and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Chinese Tallow 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.