Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
South America
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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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
Beans
Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Peanut
In German
Cotyledon
Erdnuss
In French
Cotyledon
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Maní
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Amendoim
In Polish
Liścień
Arachid
In Latin
Cotyledon
Peanut
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Arachis
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Cotyledon and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Cotyledon and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Cotyledon and Peanut. Cotyledon doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Cotyledon does not have fragrant flowers. Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease and Peanut has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cotyledon and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Peanut
Season and care of Cotyledon and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Cotyledon and Peanut Physical Information
Cotyledon and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Peanut are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Cotyledon and Peanut
Care of Cotyledon and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Cotyledon 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.