Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Three Lobed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Well drained
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
High phosphorus
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Snakebite
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
Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
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, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA alba
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Evening Glory, Moonflower
Peanut
In Hindi
Moonflower
मूंगफली
In French
Monet
Cacahuète
In Greek
Μονέ
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Monet
Amendoim
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Moonflower and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Moonflower and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Moonflower and Peanut. Moonflower doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Moonflower does not have fragrant flowers. Moonflower has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations and Peanut has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations. 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 Moonflower and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonflower and Peanut
Season and care of Moonflower and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Moonflower and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Moonflower is Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Moonflower and Peanut Physical Information
Moonflower and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Moonflower and Peanut are as follows:
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Moonflower leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Moonflower and Peanut
Care of Moonflower and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Moonflower 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.