Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
South America
Types
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Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
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
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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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
Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Peanut
In Spanish
guacamayo
Maní
In Greek
μακώ
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
arara
Amendoim
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Polygonaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Macaw and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Macaw and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Macaw and Peanut. Macaw doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Macaw does not have fragrant flowers. Macaw has allergic reactions like Asthma and Peanut has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Macaw and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macaw and Peanut
Season and care of Macaw and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Peanut season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Macaw and Peanut Physical Information
Macaw and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Peanut are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Peanut
Care of Macaw and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Macaw 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.