Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South America
Types
not available
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
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
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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, Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Peanut
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
मूंगफली
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Erdnuss
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Maní
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Amendoim
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Arachid
In Latin
braemii orchid
Peanut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Faboideae
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Peanut. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Peanut has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lycaste Orchid and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Peanut
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Peanut is Acidic.
Lycaste Orchid and Peanut Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Peanut are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Peanut
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Lycaste Orchid 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.