Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India
South America
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
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
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Peanut
In French
Cannelle
Cacahuète
In Greek
Κανέλα
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Canela
Amendoim
In Polish
Cynamon
Arachid
In Latin
cinnamomum
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Peanut
Season and care of Cinnamon and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Cinnamon and Peanut Physical Information
Cinnamon and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Peanut are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Cinnamon and Peanut
Care of Cinnamon and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Cinnamon 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.