Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
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
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
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
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Grapefruit
Peanut
In German
Grapefruit
Erdnuss
In French
pamplemousse
Cacahuète
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Toranja
Amendoim
In Polish
grejpfrut
Arachid
In Latin
Not Available
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Peanut
Season and care of Grapefruit and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Grapefruit and Peanut Physical Information
Grapefruit and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Peanut are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Grapefruit and Peanut
Care of Grapefruit and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Grapefruit 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.