Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Habitat
Warmer regions
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Common Name
Peanut
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Alexandra palm
In German
Erdnuss
Alexandra palm
In French
Cacahuète
Alexandra palme
In Spanish
Maní
Alexandra palma
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Alexandra palma
In Polish
Arachid
Alexandra dłoni
In Latin
Peanut
Alexandra palma
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Arachis
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Areceae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Alexandra Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Alexandra Palm? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Alexandra Palm. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Alexandra Palm 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 Alexandra Palm 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 Alexandra Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Alexandra Palm
Season and care of Peanut and Alexandra Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Alexandra Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Alexandra Palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Alexandra Palm Physical Information
Peanut and Alexandra Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Alexandra Palm are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
- Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Peanut and Alexandra Palm
Care of Peanut and Alexandra Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.