Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
South America
Types
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Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
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
Fruits, Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Peanut
In Hindi
mandacaru
मूंगफली
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Erdnuss
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Maní
In Greek
Mandacaru
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Amendoim
In Polish
Mandacaru
Arachid
In Latin
Mandacaru
Peanut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Careeae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Peanut
Season and care of Mandacaru and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Mandacaru and Peanut Physical Information
Mandacaru and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Peanut are as follows:
Care of Mandacaru and Peanut
Care of Mandacaru and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.