Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America
Central America, South America
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Fruit Tree
Habitat
Warmer regions
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
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
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Malpighia emarginata
Common Name
Peanut
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Acerola Tree
In German
Erdnuss
Acerola Baum
In French
Cacahuète
Acerola Arbre
In Spanish
Maní
Árbol de acerola
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Acerola Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Árvore acerola
In Polish
Arachid
Acerola Drzewo
In Latin
Peanut
Acerola ligno
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Malpighiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Paperveroideae
Properties of Peanut and Acerola
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Acerola? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Acerola. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Acerola doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Acerola has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. 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 Peanut and Acerola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Acerola
Season and care of Peanut and Acerola is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Acerola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Acerola season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Acerola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Acerola is Alkaline.
Peanut and Acerola Physical Information
Peanut and Acerola physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Acerola are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Acerola flower color: Pink
- Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Peanut and Acerola
Care of Peanut and Acerola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.