Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, South America
South America
Types
Not available
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
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
Bark
Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
Peanut
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
मूंगफली
In German
Palo Santo
Erdnuss
In French
palo santo
Cacahuète
In Spanish
palo santo
Maní
In Greek
palo santo
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
palo santo
Amendoim
In Polish
palo santo
Arachid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Peanut
Season and care of Palo Santo and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Peanut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Palo Santo and Peanut Physical Information
Palo Santo and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Peanut are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Palo Santo and Peanut
Care of Palo Santo and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Palo Santo 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.