Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
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
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, 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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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
Improve skin tone
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
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
Bulbs, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Peanut
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
मूंगफली
In German
Yambohne
Erdnuss
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Maní
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Amendoim
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Arachid
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Peanut
Phylum
Angiosperms
Vascular plant
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Peanut. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Peanut has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness. 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 Jicama and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Peanut
Season and care of Jicama and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Jicama and Peanut Physical Information
Jicama and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Peanut are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Peanut
Care of Jicama and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.