Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
South America
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oval
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
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, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Peanut
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
मूंगफली
In German
Gymnocalycium
Erdnuss
In French
Gymnocalycium
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Maní
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Amendoim
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Arachid
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Gymnocalycium and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Gymnocalycium and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Gymnocalycium and Peanut. Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Gymnocalycium does not have fragrant flowers. Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like Unknown and Peanut has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Gymnocalycium and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Peanut
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Peanut season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Gymnocalycium and Peanut Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Peanut are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Gymnocalycium and Peanut
Care of Gymnocalycium and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Gymnocalycium 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.