Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
South America
  
Types
Beaumont, Maroochy
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Copper
  
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, Copper
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
Whole plant
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
Macadamia
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
Macadamia
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Macadamia
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Macadamia
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
Macadamia
  
Maní
  
In Greek
Macadamia
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
Macadamia
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
Macadamia
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
Macadamia
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Proteales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Proteaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Macadamia
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Faboideae
  
Properties of Macadamia and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Macadamia and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Macadamia and Peanut. Macadamia doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Macadamia does not have fragrant flowers. Macadamia has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Peanut has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Macadamia and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macadamia and Peanut
Season and care of Macadamia and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Macadamia and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Macadamia is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Macadamia and Peanut Physical Information
Macadamia and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Macadamia and Peanut are as follows:
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Macadamia and Peanut
Care of Macadamia and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Macadamia 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.