Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
World/Pandemic
South America
Types
242
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
5-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, 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
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor 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
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Peanut
In German
Orchidee
Erdnuss
In French
Orchidée
Cacahuète
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
orquídea
Amendoim
In Polish
orquídea
Arachid
In Latin
Epidendrum
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Encyclia and Peanut
Season and care of Encyclia and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Peanut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Peanut is Acidic.
Encyclia and Peanut Physical Information
Encyclia and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Peanut are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Encyclia and Peanut
Care of Encyclia and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Encyclia 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.